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
His erratic, punitive and ultimately unconstitutional approach to tariffs has resulted in an economic mess of payouts to farmers and reimbursements.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Chip controls and tariffs should carefully weigh their impact on chip costs.
—Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Prices were already rising before the war began from the ongoing impact of tariffs.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ships passing through the waterway must pay Russian tariffs and comply with stringent pollution rules and harsh insurance requirements.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Trump’s tariffs are broadly unpopular.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 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
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Chip controls and tariffs should carefully weigh their impact on chip costs.
—Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Prices were already rising before the war began from the ongoing impact of tariffs.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ships passing through the waterway must pay Russian tariffs and comply with stringent pollution rules and harsh insurance requirements.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
Trump’s tariffs are broadly unpopular.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariffs
Noun
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While Social Security income remains protected, aggressive collection activity, lawsuits and bank levies can still create major financial stress and disrupt your access to everyday funds.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Such levies seldom raise as much as hoped.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Various state and federal laws protect voters and their right to cast a ballot and protect elections officials in their duties.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Tariffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariffs. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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