protective tariff


noun
  1. a tariff levied on imports to protect the domestic economy rather than to raise revenue

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Cultural definitions for protective tariff

protective tariff

A duty imposed on imports to raise their price, making them less attractive to consumers and thus protecting domestic industries from foreign competition.

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