Definition
A tax on imported goods, paid when they come into the country.
The story
If a 10% tariff hits a $500 imported washing machine, someone has to cover the extra $50. The importer can absorb it, push it onto the store, or the store can pass it to you. Where that $50 lands is the whole debate.
Why markets watch it
Tariffs can raise prices and squeeze profits, so tariff news moves stocks.
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