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Economics
Trade Barriers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tariff | tax on imports |
| quota | limit on imports |
| embargo | to forbid/stop all trade |
| trade barrier | something that limits trade |
| Geographic trade barrier | A physical feature that makes trade difficult - ex. ocean, mountain range, rain forest, etc. |
| Government Imposed (or political) Trade Barrier | A trade barrier that is established by the government - ex. tariff, quota, embargo |
| Trade | Exchanging one product or service for something else |
| Free Trade | Trade without any restrictions (no trade barriers) |
| Import | Bringing a product into a country |
| Export | Sending a product to another country |