English Explanatory Dictionary

punitive tariff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A tax imposed by a government on imported goods from a specific country, intended to punish that country for perceived unfair trade practices or political provocations.

Word forms

punitive tariff punitive tariffs

Etymology

punitive + tariff

Related words

retaliatory tariff dumping economic warfare most favored nation protectionism retaliation trade war

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