That level of tariff is not significant enough to offset the 30% cost-competitive edge that Chinese-made EVs enjoy, according to Tavares.—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024 In the case of SunPower and Plug Power, the companies may also have drawn interest from traders due to President Joe Biden's announcement of new tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells and other products.—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tariff
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: a schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported or in some countries exported goods
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: a duty or rate of duty imposed in such a schedule
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: a document filed with the appropriate government agency that sets forth the rates, charges, and other provisions pertaining to services furnished by a business (as a carrier) or public utility
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