as in levies
a payment that must be made to the government in order to import or export certain goods
The Townshend Acts, which imposed a tariff on many goods imported to North America, indirectly led to the American Revolution.
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Recent Examples of tariffs
In just a few short months, we’ve been buffeted by the effects of tariffs, immigration actions and war, as well as the workplace disruption of artificial intelligence, both real and perceived.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Trump’s tariffs are broadly unpopular.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Today, consumers are grappling with the shock of higher oil prices after seeing prices rise last year due to Trump’s tariffs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 May 2026
So are tariffs, geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty that shows no signs of letting up.
—Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The near- and long-term expectations are back at rates hit during the latter part of last year, when tariffs added to inflationary pressures.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
With rising gas prices and ongoing tariffs concerns, the sentiment seems to be that scoring a deal or discount is more important than ever to consumers, and Memorial Day marks one of the first big opportunities to do so this year.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Inflated costs are likely a byproduct of tariffs.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
First, tariffs cut into the supply of imports.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Trump’s tariffs are broadly unpopular.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Today, consumers are grappling with the shock of higher oil prices after seeing prices rise last year due to Trump’s tariffs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 May 2026
So are tariffs, geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty that shows no signs of letting up.
—Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The near- and long-term expectations are back at rates hit during the latter part of last year, when tariffs added to inflationary pressures.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
With rising gas prices and ongoing tariffs concerns, the sentiment seems to be that scoring a deal or discount is more important than ever to consumers, and Memorial Day marks one of the first big opportunities to do so this year.
—Tim Chan, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Inflated costs are likely a byproduct of tariffs.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
First, tariffs cut into the supply of imports.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariffs
Noun
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Kentucky and Utah have reduced levies.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Bank levies work differently from garnishment, and that distinction matters more than most people realize.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Fire engineers are typically responsible for maintaining fire engines and other equipment, driving fire engines, and connecting hoses to hydrants and other water sources, in addition to standard firefighter duties.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Away from tarmac, the CX-5 is capable enough for light off-road duties.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Tariffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariffs. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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