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Tariffs 101: Understanding the Basics of Global Trade Barriers
Tariffs are essentially taxes that a government places on imported goods and services. Think of them as tolls that foreign products have to pay to enter a country. These charges make imported goods more expensive, giving local industries a better chance to compete. History of Tariffs in Global Trade Tariffs have been around for centuries,…