Tariffs—taxes placed on imported goods—are one of the oldest tools in the United States’ economic policy arsenal, dating back to the 18th century. Recently they’ve returned to the spotlight in a big way. From steel and solar panels to shoes and semiconductors, tariffs have been used to confront economic rivals, protect domestic industries and respond to shifting geopolitical tides.
Tariffs, explained—and explored
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