tariff
noun
an official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.
tariffs
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pluralof tariff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof tariff (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
tariffnounan official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.
Example Sentences
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He identified the more significant risk is the potential for renewed military escalation with Iran or additional tariffs after the election.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Wholesalers and retailers are lifting prices because of rising expenses tied to tariffs and energy inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
From that date onwards, standard, product-specific customs tariffs will apply.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Both Canada and the EU have been hit with tariffs and territorial threats.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 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
