der Zollkrieg
Translation
trade war, tariff war
Examples
Ein Zollkrieg schadet beiden Volkswirtschaften.
A trade war harms both economies.
Grammar Patterns
der Zollkrieg the trade war A trade war harms both economies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handelskrieg (trade war), Wirtschaftskrieg (economic war)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zoll' (customs, tariff) and 'Krieg' (war). A war fought with tariffs.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'Krieg' (war) where the weapons are not guns, but 'Zoll' (tariffs).