tariffs

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Tariffs protecting the auto industry could be lowered by 10% annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Tariffs on Scotch whisky from the U.K. currently stand at 10%, but were slated to increase to 25% in June, when a previous trade compromise on the spirits was set to expire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“As expected, today’s refund portal launch is a mixed bag for small businesses,” said Dan Anthony, executive director of the advocacy group We Pay the Tariffs, in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Business owner Sarah Wells, who is part of the We Pay the Tariffs group, echoed Anthony’s view that Monday’s kickoff was a mixed bag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Tariffs averaged 12.5% on non-agricultural items in 2006.

From The 2007 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency