der Gegenzoll
Translation
retaliatory tariffs, countervailing duties
Examples
Das Land hat Gegenzölle auf Importe verhängt.
The country has imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports.
Die neuen Gegenzölle schaden der Wirtschaft.
The new retaliatory tariffs are harming the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((on sth.)) to impose/levy (retaliatory tariffs) (on sth.) The US imposed retaliatory tariffs on steel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vergeltungszölle, Strafzölle; Antonyms: Freihandel (free trade)
Etymology
From 'Gegen-' (counter, against) + 'Zölle' (tariffs). Literally 'counter-tariffs'.
Memory Tips
When one country imposes a 'Zoll' (tariff), the other country might react with a 'Gegenzoll' - a tariff 'against' the first one.