Tariffed: meaning, definitions and examples
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tariffed
[ ˈtærɪfd ]
pricing policy
To be tariffed means to be subject to a tariff, which is a tax imposed on imported goods. This term is often used in discussions about international trade, where tariffs can influence market prices and competition. Businesses may alter their strategies based on tariff changes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The imported electronics were tariffed at a high rate.
- Due to the new trade agreement, many products are no longer tariffed.
- Consumers felt the impact when certain goods were tariffed.
- The company's profits decreased because their exports were tariffed.
Translations
Translations of the word "tariffed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tarifado
🇮🇳 दर निर्धारित किया गया
🇩🇪 tariffiert
🇮🇩 tertarif
🇺🇦 тарифікований
🇵🇱 taryfikowany
🇯🇵 tarifされた
🇫🇷 tarifé
🇪🇸 tarifado
🇹🇷 tarife tabi
🇰🇷 요금이 매겨진
🇸🇦 محدد التعرفة
🇨🇿 tarifovaný
🇸🇰 tarifovaný
🇨🇳 已定价
🇸🇮 tarifiran
🇮🇸 tariffaður
🇰🇿 тарифтелген
🇬🇪 ტარიფირებული
🇦🇿 tarifləndirilmiş
🇲🇽 tarifado
Etymology
The term 'tariff' originates from the Arabic word 'ta'arif', which means 'to notify' or 'to inform'. This term passed through Medieval Latin and Old Italian, where it was used to refer to a list of costs or rates for goods. In the context of international trade, tariffs have been a significant tool for governments to regulate commerce with foreign nations by imposing duties on imported goods. The concept has evolved over centuries, particularly as global trade has grown and as various countries negotiate trade agreements. Tariffed refers to the act of having a tariff applied, which can affect not just prices but also the dynamics of international relationships and market competition.