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there were a lot more oppertunistic jobs. and it provided the govermant with a lot more profit. easy answer for easy question.

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of tariffs on imports?
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What are taxes on imports and exports called?

Taxes that are placed on imports and exports are referred to as tariffs. A debate exists regarding whether or not high tariffs help or hurt a nation's economy.


What situation would encourage the European Union to put tariffs on imports?

There are many situations that would encourage the European Union to put tariffs on imports. A good example is when the imports pose a threat to the local productions.


In effect tariffs on imports are?

subsidies for domestic producers


Tariffs lower the price of foreign goods?

No, the opposite is true. Tariffs raise the price of foreign goods compared to domestic goods. Because of this, tariffs reduce imports.


How tariffs provide advantages to some and disadvantages to others?

Advantages:Tarrifs reduce international competition against small firms, businesses and workers in the country where tariffs are placed on imports, so those small firms can stay and provide jobs and incomes for the country's citizensBalance of trade deficit is made less prominentPrices of imports become expensive so people would opt for local goodsTariffs are a kind of tax, so it is still a source of income for the governmentDisadvantages:The countries and the multinational companies might be discontented with their products being charged higher and will stop supplyingIf the tariff is to high, imported inflation will occur (prices of imports will rise continuously)Tariffs mean an additional cost to the producer of goods as they must now pay a greater percentage of the value of their goods on tariffs placed on the goods that they import into a country