The 37 Best Tariffs Quotes

Updated March 1, 2023

Quote by Jacob Rees-Mogg: We need to be free to do deals with the rest of the world.

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We need to be free to do deals with the rest of the world. Jacob Rees-Mogg, politician

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He may believe that this will benefit the UK's economy and increase its global influence.

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Quote by Baba Kalyani: Import and substituting imports with domestic production are a big opportunity. With a devaluation of the rupee, imports get expensive, and for Indian manufacturers, this creates a huge opportunity.

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Import and substituting imports with domestic production are a big opportunity. With a devaluation of the rupee, imports get expensive, and for Indian manufacturers, this creates a huge opportunity. Baba Kalyani, businessman

Baba Kalyani is an Indian businessman and the chairman of the Kalyani Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in engineering, steel, automotive, defense, and aerospace industries.

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Quote by Gina Miller: If Canadian companies want to sell products to the E.U., they have to prove those products conform with E.U. product safety, health and environmental rules. This involves extra bureaucracy, controls and paperwork. If the U.K. had a Canada-style deal with the E.U., U.K. companies would have to do the same.

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If Canadian companies want to sell products to the E.U., they have to prove those products conform with E.U. product safety, health and environmental rules. This involves extra bureaucracy, controls and paperwork. If the U.K. had a Canada-style deal with the E.U., U.K. companies would have to do the same. Gina Miller, april 19

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Quote by Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal: We all know that China is not a free trader. That's the reality.

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We all know that China is not a free trader. That's the reality. Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, economist

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal is a Mexican economist who served as the Secretary of Economy under President Enrique PeÃ±a Nieto from 2012 to 2018.

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Quote by Ahmed Zewail: Egypt does not possess rich natural resources. Its agricultural area is relatively small - less than 10 per cent of the total land. Its growth relies on tourism, Suez Canal tariffs, and foreign investment.

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Egypt does not possess rich natural resources. Its agricultural area is relatively small - less than 10 per cent of the total land. Its growth relies on tourism, Suez Canal tariffs, and foreign investment. Ahmed Zewail, scientist

Ahmed Zewail was an Egyptian-American scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his pioneering work in femtochemistry.

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Quote by Bill Browder: If you put tariffs in place, it creates inflation. If you put inflation in place, you have to raise interest rates. You raise interest rates, and stock markets shouldn't be so high.

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If you put tariffs in place, it creates inflation. If you put inflation in place, you have to raise interest rates. You raise interest rates, and stock markets shouldn't be so high. Bill Browder, activist

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Quote by David Autor: Manufacturing value chains are global. Many U.S.-made goods have foreign components. Slapping on tariffs will raise prices and slow imports, but it will make us poorer and impede growth.

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Manufacturing value chains are global. Many U.S.-made goods have foreign components. Slapping on tariffs will raise prices and slow imports, but it will make us poorer and impede growth. David Autor, economist

David Autor is an American economist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) known for his research on labor economics and the impact of automation on employment.

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Quote by Gina Miller: Under Ceta the E.U. checks products coming from Canada to ensure they do not originate in any other country - because if they did, they would be subject to E.U. tariffs. The same would happen if the U.K. had a Canada-style deal with the E.U.

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Under Ceta the E.U. checks products coming from Canada to ensure they do not originate in any other country - because if they did, they would be subject to E.U. tariffs. The same would happen if the U.K. had a Canada-style deal with the E.U. Gina Miller, april 19

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Quote by Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal: Opening the Pandora's box of tariffs will be an endless game, and it will be a lose-lose proposition.

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Opening the Pandora's box of tariffs will be an endless game, and it will be a lose-lose proposition. Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, economist

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal is a Mexican economist who served as the Secretary of Economy under President Enrique PeÃ±a Nieto from 2012 to 2018.

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Quote by Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal: It makes no sense to introduce an agreement with border restrictions or tariffs.

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It makes no sense to introduce an agreement with border restrictions or tariffs. Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, economist

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal is a Mexican economist who served as the Secretary of Economy under President Enrique PeÃ±a Nieto from 2012 to 2018.

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Quote by Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal: I'm sure the apple guys from Washington state or the corn guy from Iowa will not like tariffs on corn or apples.

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I'm sure the apple guys from Washington state or the corn guy from Iowa will not like tariffs on corn or apples. Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, economist

Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal is a Mexican economist who served as the Secretary of Economy under President Enrique PeÃ±a Nieto from 2012 to 2018.

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Quote by Leila Janah: We think the way out of poverty is to view the poor as producers, and the Internet is probably the most efficient tool we have for tapping this capacity. Because you don't need roads. You don't need customs officials who are friendly. You don't need to manage shipping and delivery schedules. You don't have to worry about tariffs.

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We think the way out of poverty is to view the poor as producers, and the Internet is probably the most efficient tool we have for tapping this capacity. Because you don't need roads. You don't need customs officials who are friendly. You don't need to manage shipping and delivery schedules. You don't have to worry about tariffs. Leila Janah, businesswoman

Leila Janah was a successful American entrepreneur and social impact leader who founded several companies focused on providing employment opportunities to people living in poverty.

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Quote by Emmanuel Macron: When you discuss your steel industry with China you are credible because you are part of the E.U., not because you are just U.K. You will be completely killed otherwise. You will never be in the situation to negotiate face to face with the Chinese because your domestic market is not relevant for the Chinese in comparison with their domestic market.

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When you discuss your steel industry with China you are credible because you are part of the E.U., not because you are just U.K. You will be completely killed otherwise. You will never be in the situation to negotiate face to face with the Chinese because your domestic market is not relevant for the Chinese in comparison with their domestic market. Emmanuel Macron, politician

Emmanuel Macron is a French politician who currently serves as the President of France.

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Quote by Leo Varadkar: The idea that you could send agricultural products to Tokyo and Osaka and not pay tariffs, and you would have to pay tariffs sending them to Manchester, is quite hard to fathom in the modern world.

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The idea that you could send agricultural products to Tokyo and Osaka and not pay tariffs, and you would have to pay tariffs sending them to Manchester, is quite hard to fathom in the modern world. Leo Varadkar, politician

Leo Varadkar is an Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017 to 2020.

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Quote by Leo Varadkar: If Britain doesn't stay in the Single Market or Customs Union, we are very much in favor of a free trade agreement between the U.K. and Europe. We don't want Britain to be punished for its decision to leave, and it is not in our interests for Britain to be punished because we may be the ones who lose out as much if not more than them.

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If Britain doesn't stay in the Single Market or Customs Union, we are very much in favor of a free trade agreement between the U.K. and Europe. We don't want Britain to be punished for its decision to leave, and it is not in our interests for Britain to be punished because we may be the ones who lose out as much if not more than them. Leo Varadkar, politician

Leo Varadkar is an Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017 to 2020.

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Quote by Maggie Hassan: It's important to focus on how we can strengthen international trade.

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It's important to focus on how we can strengthen international trade. Maggie Hassan, politician

Maggie Hassan is an American politician who currently serves as a United States Senator from New Hampshire.

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Quote by Charles Koch: Far from trying to rig the system, I have spent decades opposing cronyism and all political favors, including mandates, subsidies and protective tariffs - even when we benefit from them.

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Far from trying to rig the system, I have spent decades opposing cronyism and all political favors, including mandates, subsidies and protective tariffs - even when we benefit from them. Charles Koch, businessman

Charles Koch is an American businessman and philanthropist who is the co-owner and CEO of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the world.

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Quote by Keir Starmer: By remaining inside a customs union and the single market in a transitional phase we would be certain that goods and services could continue to flow between the E.U. and the U.K. without tariffs, customs checks or additional red tape.

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By remaining inside a customs union and the single market in a transitional phase we would be certain that goods and services could continue to flow between the E.U. and the U.K. without tariffs, customs checks or additional red tape. Keir Starmer, politician

Keir Starmer is a British politician and the current leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom.

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Quote by Konnie Huq: Increased tariffs and a weakened pound would mean higher food prices, hurting the poorest families - and the women trying to make ends meet at the heart of them - the most.

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Increased tariffs and a weakened pound would mean higher food prices, hurting the poorest families - and the women trying to make ends meet at the heart of them - the most. Konnie Huq, celebrity

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The idea that you could send agricultural products to Tokyo and Osaka and not pay tariffs, and you would have to pay tariffs sending them to Manchester, is quite hard to fathom in the modern world. Leo Varadkar, politician

Leo Varadkar is an Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2017 to 2020.

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Quote by Larry Williams: One out of three jobs in Washington is tied to trade.

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One out of three jobs in Washington is tied to trade. Larry Williams, musician

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Quote by Lawrence Kudlow: Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama all used temporarily targeted tariffs on specific industries.

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Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama all used temporarily targeted tariffs on specific industries. Lawrence Kudlow, journalist

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Quote by Lawrence Kudlow: Enforcing trade deals is spot on. Acting in the interest of American workers is correct. But large-scale tariffs are a terrible idea.

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Enforcing trade deals is spot on. Acting in the interest of American workers is correct. But large-scale tariffs are a terrible idea. Lawrence Kudlow, journalist

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Quote by Alan Keyes: We need to get rid of the 16th amendment, and return to the original system that funds government with a variety of tariffs and duties.

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We need to get rid of the 16th amendment, and return to the original system that funds government with a variety of tariffs and duties. Alan Keyes, politician

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Quote by Tim Bishop: Foreign trade clearly holds down the cost of products we buy.

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Foreign trade clearly holds down the cost of products we buy. Tim Bishop, politician

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Quote by Mark Meadows: Many industries in my home state of North Carolina will greatly benefit from the USMCA.

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Many industries in my home state of North Carolina will greatly benefit from the USMCA. Mark Meadows, politician

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Quote by Richard Shelby: A lot of people believe, and I do at times, that some of our trade agreements are lopsided, and we've got to look at them. But that doesn't mean that we're going to put a tariff on everything.

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A lot of people believe, and I do at times, that some of our trade agreements are lopsided, and we've got to look at them. But that doesn't mean that we're going to put a tariff on everything. Richard Shelby, politician

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Quote by Charles Dallara: Threats of trade protectionism, plus unilateral actions on the exchange-rate front, such as the heavy interventions of China, Japan, and Switzerland in the currency markets - not to mention the retaliatory tariffs recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives - endanger growth prospects and could further depress financial market confidence.

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Threats of trade protectionism, plus unilateral actions on the exchange-rate front, such as the heavy interventions of China, Japan, and Switzerland in the currency markets - not to mention the retaliatory tariffs recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives - endanger growth prospects and could further depress financial market confidence. Charles Dallara, businessman

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Quote by Kevin de Leon: I think there's no such thing as free trade. I think there has to be fair trade.

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I think there's no such thing as free trade. I think there has to be fair trade. Kevin de Leon, politician

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Quote by Ted Yoho: I am all in favor of growing the American economy and engaging in trade with the world, but not at the expense of American workers. The North American Free Trade Agreement is a perfect example of this. Ask the textile workers of North Carolina how NAFTA worked out for them - if you can find any.

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I am all in favor of growing the American economy and engaging in trade with the world, but not at the expense of American workers. The North American Free Trade Agreement is a perfect example of this. Ask the textile workers of North Carolina how NAFTA worked out for them - if you can find any. Ted Yoho, politician

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Threats of trade protectionism, plus unilateral actions on the exchange-rate front, such as the heavy interventions of China, Japan, and Switzerland in the currency markets - not to mention the retaliatory tariffs recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives - endanger growth prospects and could further depress financial market confidence. Charles Dallara, businessman

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Quote by Barry Gardiner: Leaving the E.U. with no trade deal is the worst possible option. It will condemn British exporters to the full range of tariffs and barriers that apply under WTO rules.

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Leaving the E.U. with no trade deal is the worst possible option. It will condemn British exporters to the full range of tariffs and barriers that apply under WTO rules. Barry Gardiner, politician

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Quote by P. Chidambaram: Evidence points out that if you raise tariffs too much it will increase smuggling.

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Evidence points out that if you raise tariffs too much it will increase smuggling. P. Chidambaram, politician

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Quote by Cal Cunningham: This is where I would lodge my deepest criticisms. We have very whimsically been threatening and then backing off of tariffs. The people who are paying the price for the lack of strategy are North Carolina consumers who are paying more for durable goods and North Carolina farmers who don't have markets today.

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This is where I would lodge my deepest criticisms. We have very whimsically been threatening and then backing off of tariffs. The people who are paying the price for the lack of strategy are North Carolina consumers who are paying more for durable goods and North Carolina farmers who don't have markets today. Cal Cunningham, politician

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Quote by Cal Cunningham: Tariffs are only one tool in enforcing our global trade policy.

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Tariffs are only one tool in enforcing our global trade policy. Cal Cunningham, politician

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Quote by Thomas Sowell: Tariffs that save jobs in the steel industry mean higher steel prices, which in turn means fewer sales of American steel products around the world and losses of far more jobs than are saved.

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Tariffs that save jobs in the steel industry mean higher steel prices, which in turn means fewer sales of American steel products around the world and losses of far more jobs than are saved. Thomas Sowell, economist

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Quote by Fernando Haddad: No one thinks of controlling inflation of a continental-sized country by holding back municipal tariffs. Macroeconomic stability cannot be achieved through microeconomic intervention.

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No one thinks of controlling inflation of a continental-sized country by holding back municipal tariffs. Macroeconomic stability cannot be achieved through microeconomic intervention. Fernando Haddad, politician

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