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tariffs

  • plural of tariff.
  • present tense form of tariff (3rd person singular).

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The central bank had loosened policy twice that year to support growth amid the threat of higher tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

That means most imports will continue to face tariffs similar to those incurred over the past five months.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Former president Joe Biden, the Democrat who succeeded Trump after his first term, kept his predecessor's tariffs on China intact.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

It recognized England’s right to retain tariffs on American exports while granting English imports most-favored status in the United States; it implicitly accepted English impressment of American sailors.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis