Trade Tariffs

Trade tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods and services. These tariffs are designed to make imported products more expensive compared to local products, thus encouraging consumers to buy domestically produced items. Tariffs can serve various purposes, including protecting local industries from foreign competition, generating revenue for the government, and influencing trade balances between countries. They may be specific (a fixed amount per unit) or ad valorem (a percentage of the goods’ value). Trade tariffs can lead to trade disputes and negotiations among nations and impact international relations and economics.