Definition
A duty levied on goods when they cross a customs border, particularly on imports.
Theoretical Context
Tariffs may generate public revenue and protect domestic producers; their effects depend on rates, exemptions and market conditions.
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Political Economy
A duty levied on goods when they cross a customs border, particularly on imports.
Tariffs may generate public revenue and protect domestic producers; their effects depend on rates, exemptions and market conditions.