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
Gordon recalled one instance when an item the rescue had long relied on suddenly became far more expensive because of tariffs causing the rescue to have to spend $1,000 in unexpected costs.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Espinosa sees tariffs as an opportunity to build a better Nissan.
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Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The country sells nearly all its oil to the US, but the White House has threatened 100% tariffs on imports; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to double non-US trade to hedge against further disruption.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
If there’s a port disruption or a spike in tariffs, companies can pivot to alternative textile mills.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
His flurry of buying came on the tail end of a steep four-day spiral that was sparked by the unveiling of his plan for broad and high tariffs.
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Alex Harring,luke Fountain,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Potentially far worse than the uncertainty of tariffs in 2025.
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Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 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
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Espinosa sees tariffs as an opportunity to build a better Nissan.
—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The country sells nearly all its oil to the US, but the White House has threatened 100% tariffs on imports; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to double non-US trade to hedge against further disruption.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
If there’s a port disruption or a spike in tariffs, companies can pivot to alternative textile mills.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
His flurry of buying came on the tail end of a steep four-day spiral that was sparked by the unveiling of his plan for broad and high tariffs.
—
Alex Harring,luke Fountain,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Potentially far worse than the uncertainty of tariffs in 2025.
—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tariffs
Noun
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According to California’s Energy Commission, the state’s various taxes and environmental levies account for roughly 20% of the total price for a gallon of gas.
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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.
Noun
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On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.
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Kiss will officially take over on July 20 and is currently concluding his duties with the Queensland Reds Super Rugby side.
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“Tariffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tariffs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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