Action taken by a country whose exports are adversely affected by the raising of tariff or other trade-restricting measures by another country. Also called retorsion.

What is transit duty?

A transit duty, or transit tax, is a tax levied on commodities passing through a customs area en route to another country. Similarly, an export duty, or export tax, is a tax imposed on commodities leaving a customs area.

What are the different types of tariffs?

There are several types of tariffs and barriers that a government can employ:

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