Synonyms for

Tariffs

Verb / ˈterʌfs / Another word for tariffs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tax on imported or exported goods.

Synonyms & similar words

duty tariff duties customs levies taxes imposts fees charges penalties excises tolls contributions payments assessments impositions quotas ceilings restrictions embargoes blockades sanctions

Synonyms by register

Formal

duties levies imposts taxes

Informal

charges fees

Antonyms

free trade openness laissez-faire deregulation unrestricted trade

Common collocations

  • import tariffs
  • export tariffs
  • trade tariffs
  • reduce tariffs
  • impose tariffs
  • tariff barriers
  • tariff war
  • tariff rates

Word family

noun tariff
verb tariff

Usage note

Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported or exported goods. While 'duties' and 'levies' are formal synonyms, 'tariffs' is the most common term in international trade discussions.

Example sentences

  1. The new tariffs on electronics increased the prices for consumers.
  2. The company had to pay a high tariff to export their products to Europe.
  3. The government decided to reduce tariffs on raw materials to encourage local industry.
  4. The trade war led to an increase in tariffs on many products.
  5. The farmer was worried about the impact of tariffs on his crops.

Quotes

  • Tariffs, where they are justly imposed and honestly collected, tend to be paid from the profits of foreign rather than domestic goods. - Alexander Hamilton
  • Tariffs are the taxes that Americans pay for the privilege of buying goods made in America. - Anonymous
  • Tariffs, like cobwebs, catch small flies and let wasps and hornets break through. - Adam Smith

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