Synonyms of tariffs

tariffs

noun

plural of tariff

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.

Related Words

• levies
• taxes
• duties
• customs
• excises
• impositions
• imposts
• income taxes
• tolls
• property taxes
• tributes
• capitations
• poll taxes
• sales taxes
• surtaxes
• withholding taxes
• assessments
• personal taxes
• direct taxes
• surcharges
• hidden taxes
• sin taxes
• estate taxes
• single taxes
• value-added taxes
• inheritance taxes
• death taxes
• supertaxes
• flat taxes
• proportional taxes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tariffs

And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Beyond the Iran war, tariffs are still a top-three issue for executives, according to Homkes. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The Act will bring with it 100% tariffs on the five biggest country importers of Russian oil and gas. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Those tariffs cost automakers (both foreign and domestic) a fortune. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026