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Protective Tariffs

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AP Macroeconomics

Definition

Protective tariffs refer to taxes imposed by governments on imported goods with the aim of protecting domestic industries from foreign competition. These tariffs increase the cost of imported goods, making them less competitive compared to domestically produced alternatives.

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