Tariffs: why some things cost more in shops
Tariffs are in the headlines. Here's what they actually do to the price of a phone or a pair of trainers.
The simple version
A tariff is a tax a country charges on goods imported from abroad. The importing business pays it, and often passes some or all of it on in higher prices. Other countries can respond with their own tariffs, which can affect exports and jobs.
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