I have 0 maths or economy skills, so I do need it explained like I’m 5. They’re in the news a lot atm but I just don’t understand them

    • Björn@swg-empire.de
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      9 months ago

      A tariff is the price a foreign company has to pay to be allowed to sell their product in America. When the product normally costs $100 and the tariff is 20% then the company has to pay $20 to be allowed to sell their product. Those $20 go to the American government.