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
But tariffs created using that statute can last for only 150 days, with any extension requiring congressional approval.
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Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
As the industry struggles with supply chain issues, tariffs, and the loss of multi-brand retail partners, doing things differently is an advantage.
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The automaker did well selling EVs in Europe last year, but sales in North America and China fell and continue to fall, and tariffs have had a significant effect.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Like many European carmakers, it has been squeezed by fresh tariffs on its exports to the United States as well as struggling to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicles manufacturers, including BYD.
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Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The European Union in May finalized a trade deal with the United States that caps most tariffs on EU exports at 15%.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Entry-level clothing prices climbed $17 in a single year, according to the AlixPartners 2025 Consumer Sentiment Index, and the tariffs and inflation behind that jump are shaping 2026 fashion trends too.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
In February, three of them—including, much to Trump’s fury, two of his own appointees—joined with the liberals to slap down his assertion of emergency power to impose tariffs.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
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Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
As the industry struggles with supply chain issues, tariffs, and the loss of multi-brand retail partners, doing things differently is an advantage.
—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
The automaker did well selling EVs in Europe last year, but sales in North America and China fell and continue to fall, and tariffs have had a significant effect.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Like many European carmakers, it has been squeezed by fresh tariffs on its exports to the United States as well as struggling to counter the rise of Chinese electric vehicles manufacturers, including BYD.
—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The European Union in May finalized a trade deal with the United States that caps most tariffs on EU exports at 15%.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Entry-level clothing prices climbed $17 in a single year, according to the AlixPartners 2025 Consumer Sentiment Index, and the tariffs and inflation behind that jump are shaping 2026 fashion trends too.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
In February, three of them—including, much to Trump’s fury, two of his own appointees—joined with the liberals to slap down his assertion of emergency power to impose tariffs.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariffs
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These two facts mean that revenue estimates from higher levies are rarely realized.
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In recent years, lawmakers have restricted the elections school districts can run these ballot measures in, giving them fewer chances to propose levies and bonds.
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
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“Tariffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariffs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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