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what is an example of an tariff
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A tariff is a tax a government charges on imported goods.
Simple example:
- Type: ad valorem tariff (percentage of value).
- Policy: a 25% tariff on imported cars.
- Effect: if the world price of a car is $20,000, the tariff raises the import price to $25,000. That makes imports more expensive, encourages some buyers to buy domestic cars instead, reduces import volume, raises revenue for the government, and generally protects domestic producers — but it also tends to raise prices for consumers and can create economic inefficiency.
Real-world example: the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on imported steel (and 10% on aluminum) in 2018 to protect the domestic metal industry.
Would you like a numeric supply–demand example showing how imports, consumer surplus, and government revenue change?
Simple example:
- Type: ad valorem tariff (percentage of value).
- Policy: a 25% tariff on imported cars.
- Effect: if the world price of a car is $20,000, the tariff raises the import price to $25,000. That makes imports more expensive, encourages some buyers to buy domestic cars instead, reduces import volume, raises revenue for the government, and generally protects domestic producers — but it also tends to raise prices for consumers and can create economic inefficiency.
Real-world example: the U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on imported steel (and 10% on aluminum) in 2018 to protect the domestic metal industry.
Would you like a numeric supply–demand example showing how imports, consumer surplus, and government revenue change?
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