punitive tariff
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An exceptionally high tax on imported goods, intended to penalize the exporting country.
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- The government imposed a punitive tariff on imported steel.
- The US could impose punitive tariffs of up to 100% on some countries' exports.
- Analysts warned that the punitive tariffs could harm domestic consumers.
- The government decided to implement punitive tariffs on luxury goods.
- The trade dispute escalated with the imposition of punitive tariffs.
- These punitive tariffs are designed to force a change in trade policy.
- These punitive tariffs are designed to discourage unfair trade practices.
- Many fear that the new punitive tariffs will spark a trade war.
- The country threatened to retaliate with its own set of punitive tariffs.
- Will the introduction of punitive tariffs truly resolve the trade imbalance?
- Economists are concerned about the impact of punitive tariffs on global markets.
- The country faced severe economic consequences after punitive tariffs were imposed.
- The company had to absorb the cost of the punitive tariff.
- They might consider applying punitive tariffs if negotiations fail.
- A punitive tariff was placed on luxury goods from that nation.
- Punitive tariffs have been threatened by several nations.
- The WTO ruled against the punitive tariffs imposed by the member state.
- Economists debate the effectiveness of punitive tariffs as a diplomatic tool.
- Businesses are bracing for the effects of further punitive tariffs.
- The threat of punitive tariffs looms over the ongoing trade talks.