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High tariffs

Definition

High tariffs refer to government-imposed taxes or duties on imported goods, intended to make them more expensive and less competitive than domestically produced goods.

Related terms

Protectionism: Protectionism is an economic policy that advocates for the use of trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, or subsidies to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Free trade: Free trade refers to international trade without restrictions or barriers such as tariffs, allowing goods and services to flow freely between countries.

Tariff war: A tariff war occurs when two or more countries impose increasing tariffs on each other's imports in retaliation, resulting in escalating trade barriers and tensions between nations.

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Practice Questions (1)

  • What legislation imposed high tariffs on grain imports in Britain, benefiting domestic landowners but causing widespread discontent among the working class?

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