Sentence examples for steep tariff from inspiring English sources

Until April 1, when the Russian government abruptly imposed a steep tariff on refined products for Kyrgyzstan, these exports were tariff-free under a customs agreement.

Sugar prices in the United States are far too high for that — and this country imposes a steep tariff that discourages ethanol imports from Brazil.

America's decision caused some to question Barack Obama's commitment to free trade; the tyre industry had no complaint with China's low-end products, but unions had lobbied for a steep tariff.

AS if he needed another policy concern to distract him from the health care debate, President Obama now finds himself embroiled in a quarrel with China over his imposition of a steep tariff on automobile tires from that country that is to take effect this week.

That contract ended when Europe enacted a steep tariff on imported U.S. biodiesel in March.

The sticker on the car is $33,179, but this Z also featured a $1,995 onboard navigation system, a device I likely wouldn't pay the steep tariff for simply because I'd rather buy a $5 map and ask for directions.

The investigation could lead to the imposition of steep tariffs by China.

The steep tariffs sought in the trade complaint could also cause China to retaliate.

But then the government reacted to the financial crisis by imposing steep tariffs on their industry.

As the vote in the House loomed, Beijing defiantly slapped steep tariffs on poultry from the United States.

The commerce ministry started the investigation less than two days after President Obama imposed steep tariffs on Chinese tires a year ago.