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Coverage dated March 3, 2025

Here's what tariffs are and how they work

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs are in the news at the moment. Here’s what they are and what you need to know about them: Tariffs are a tax on imports Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller. In the United States, tariffs are collected by Customs and […]

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  1. The Republic

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs are in the news at the moment. Here’s what they are and what you need to know about them: Tariffs are a tax on imports Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller. In the United States, tariffs are collected by Customs and […]

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work? (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.

  3. The Oregonian

    What are tariffs, and how do they work? Here’s what you need to know (opens The Oregonian)

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    Tariffs are a tax on imports generally intended to protect domestic industries, but many economists are skeptical of them.

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