progressive tariff

[/prəˈɡrɛsɪv ˈtærɪf/]
nounpl: progressive tariffs
tarifa progressiva
1. A system of import or export duties that increase in rate based on the quantity of goods imported or the value of the shipment, designed to encourage domestic production and protect local industries
The country implemented a progressive tariff on steel imports to protect its domestic manufacturers from foreign competition.
O país implementou uma tarifa progressiva sobre importações de aço para proteger seus fabricantes domésticos da concorrência estrangeira.
2. A customs duty structure where tax rates increase proportionally with the volume or value of imported merchandise, often used as a trade protection mechanism
Under the progressive tariff system, larger shipments of textiles face higher duty rates than smaller ones.
Sob o sistema de tarifa progressiva, os maiores carregamentos de têxteis enfrentam taxas de direitos mais altas do que os menores.
Progressive tariffs are commonly discussed in Brazilian trade policy and economic nationalism contexts, particularly in manufacturing-heavy states like São Paulo. In the USA, this concept relates to protectionist trade policies and is often debated in political and economic circles. The term reflects broader discussions about global trade, local industry protection, and economic sovereignty.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
graduated tariffescalating tariffsliding scale tarifftiered tariff
Antonyms / Antônimos
flat tariffuniform tarifffixed tariffregressive tariff

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tarifa progressiva
Standard term used in Brazilian trade and commerce contexts
Brazil - São Paulo
tarifa progressiva
Common in business and economic discussions in the commercial hub
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
tarifa progressiva
Used in governmental and trade discussions
Portugal
tarifa progressiva
European Portuguese equivalent; may also use 'direito aduaneiro progressivo'

Related Words

tariffimport dutycustoms dutytrade protectionprotectionismtrade barriertariff ratecommerce

Related Idioms & Phrases

protection of domestic industry
trade defense mechanism
scaling duties based on volume
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