Definition

Referring to measures or regulations that do not involve tariffs, often used in the context of international trade to describe barriers that are not based on taxes on imports or exports.

Example

Countries may impose nontariff barriers to protect their local industries from foreign competition.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new trade policies they're discussing?

Yeah, I read something about the nontariff measures they want to implement.

It seems like those could really change the way businesses operate.

Definitely! It’ll be interesting to see the impact on imports and exports.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nontariff → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "tariff" (from Old French *tarife*, meaning a list of prices or duties). The word "nontariff" refers to measures or barriers that are not related to tariffs, often used in trade contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'tariff' referring to a list of duties or prices. This helps you remember that 'nontariff' means something that is not related to those duties.

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