Social StudiesQuestion 111 of 120
A tax placed on imported goods is called a—
a.subsidy
b.dividend
c.tariff
d.surplus
Explanation
A tariff is a tax on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or raise revenue. Tariffs raise the price of foreign products. A subsidy, by contrast, is government support given to producers.
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