Everything you need to know about tariffs

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Tariff 101

What is a tariff, exactly?

A tariff is a tax levied on imported goods when they enter the country. It could be calculated as a fixed amount or a percentage of the price of the goods it’s applied to.

What is the impact of a tariff?

Economists say much of a tariff’s cost is passed through to domestic producers and consumers in the form of higher prices.

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Senior Writer/Spokesperson Kimberly Palmer Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert at NerdWallet. She is also the author of three books about money: “Smart Mom, Rich Mom,” ; “The Economy of You” and “Generation Earn.” Kimberly’s work also appears at NerdWallet Canada. In addition to writing a column published in outlets across the U.S., Kimberly takes readers behind the scenes and shares how she follows personal finance advice in her own life.

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Lead Writer Sam Taube Sam Taube writes about investing for NerdWallet. He has covered investing and financial news since earning his economics degree from the University of Maryland in 2016. Sam has previously written for Investopedia, Benzinga, Seeking Alpha, Wealth Daily and Investment U, and has worked as an editor for Investment U, Wealth Daily and Haven Investment Letter. He is based in Brooklyn, New York.

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Lead Writer & Spokesperson Kate Ashford, CSA® Kate Ashford is a writer and spokesperson for NerdWallet. She is a certified senior advisor (CSA)® and has more than 20 years of experience writing about personal finance. Previously, she was a freelance writer for both consumer and business publications, and her work has been published by the BBC, Forbes, Money, AARP, LearnVest and Parents, among others. She has a degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.

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