slap tariff

Frequency: 5.53.0 per million words

To impose a tariff quickly and forcefully, often unexpectedly.

tariffVERB + TARIFF

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slap

Examples (10)

  • The US has slapped tariffs on steel imports.
  • The government plans to slap new tariffs on luxury goods.
  • They unexpectedly slapped a tariff on imported electronics.
  • The country has repeatedly slapped tariffs on its trading partners.
  • New tariffs were slapped on agricultural products without warning.
  • If negotiations fail, the EU might slap retaliatory tariffs.
  • In a sudden move, the president decided to slap a tariff on all foreign cars.
  • Businesses fear the impact if officials slap even higher tariffs.
  • Many nations use the power to slap tariffs as a trade negotiation tool.
  • Don't be surprised if they slap a tariff on your exports next month.