Question

Having recently found sources of oil on their own land, the newly established nation of Brotherton enacted a tariff on imported petroleum in order to raise money for their new government. This trade restriction is an example of a ________ tariff.

Answer 1

Answer:

revenue tariff

Explanation:

A revenue tariff is a tax levied on imported goods or services whose main purpose is to increase government revenue. It differs from other types of tariffs whose goal is to protect domestic products. E.g. a flat tariff levied on all types of imported goods.