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
• impositions
• excises
• imposts
• income taxes
• tolls
• property taxes
• poll taxes
• tributes
• sales taxes
• capitations
• 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

The two sides already have a sweeping free trade agreement, known as CETA, that eliminated most tariffs. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Cost of living remains the top concern for voters, as rising gas prices, tariffs and the ongoing war in Iran factor into economic woes for many Americans. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

And Republicans favor tax cuts for the wealthiest, while supporting tariffs that are clobbering many families. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

The growth argument Policymakers have cycled through a range of ideas on how to address budget concerns, with the current administration suggesting tariffs could have been a gamechanger in rebalancing. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Harvie also called out Fitzpatrick's mixed record on tariffs. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

After responding to their most visible attacks, the two candidates traded barbs over a slew of policy issues, including health care, prescription drug prices, tariffs and the ongoing war with Iran. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Notable China is planning to frame tariffs against some of its clean technology as a major obstacle for global climate action in the upcoming COP summit. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Aside from clashing over national topics like tariffs, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and Social Security, the candidates were asked about jobs in Michigan, the auto industry and education. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026