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Retaliatory Tariffs
Tariffs imposed by a country in direct response to trade restrictions placed on its exports by another country. They are intended to apply economic pressure and encourage the removal of unfair trade barriers.
Example
“After the U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese electronics, China responded with retaliatory tariffs on American agricultural exports, causing soybean futures to drop 8% in a week.”