One variety, ad valorem tariffs, are calculated as a percentage of the value of the goods. Specifictariffs, another type, involve fixed charges per unit, such as a certain dollar amount per ton ...
It’s time to discuss tariffs and their types. A specific tariff is a fixed fee, not necessarily a percentage on a type of item. Example: $1,000 on a specific model of car regardless of cost.
President-elect Donald Trump denies reports from the Washington Post that claim he plans to target only specific sectors with his proposed tariffs. SMBC Nikko Securities America managing director ...