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Word of the Episode: Tariff
The hosts define a tariff as a tax imposed by a government on goods, usually on imports, with the goal of making foreign goods less competitive compared to domestic products. Tariffs can also be applied to exports, though this is less common and often used when a country has a unique product or resource.
Types and Purposes of Tariffs
There are two main types:
Specific tariff: A fixed fee per unit (e.g., $500 per container).
Ad valorem tariff: A percentage of the declared value of the goods.
Tariffs serve several purposes: raising government…
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