Home » Lernen mit ACT » International » Zollamt – Lernen mit ACT » Quiz Zoll Quiz Zoll What are Tariffs? In the complex world of international trade, one term that frequently arises is „tariff.“ But what exactly is a tariff, and why is it important? Test your knowledge. Quelle Text und Bild: What is a Tariff? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Tariffs – Linbis Logistics Software, Was Zoll das? Wir und der Welthandel – ZEIT für die Schule 1 / 10 1. A tariff is … a fine against a company for illegal behavior an import tax on goods imported from other countries a local tax on goods that are being exported to other countries a popular means of protecting the domestic economy. 2 / 10 2. Setting of customs duties. Tariffs are usually … expressed as a percentage of the value of a good based on the country´s current inflation rate lowered by a certain amount each year 3 / 10 3. The money raised from tariffs is paid to … the World Bank the government of the country into which goods are imported the companies in other countries who exported the goods 4 / 10 4. Who pays for import tariffs? (Multiple answers possible) Consumers: Often, the cost is passed on to consumers through higher prices. Importers: Initially, the importing company pays. Exporters: always the sellers of the goods 5 / 10 5. The Impact of Tariffs on International Trade (Multiple answers possible) Tariffs can have significant effects on global commerce: Higher costs can lead to fewer imports. Sometimes, foreign producers lower their prices to remain competitive. Imported goods become significantly cheaper. Tariffs intensify trade conflicts. 6 / 10 6. Tariffs are a relatively new form of taxation. (Decide whether these statements are true or false.) true false Tariffs have existed for hundreds of years. The roman Empire imposed a 25 percent tariff on nearly all imported goods. Tariffs have existed for hundreds of years. The roman Empire imposed a 25 percent tariff on nearly all imported goods. 7 / 10 7. Higher tariffs usually lead to a greater range of products for consumers to choose from. (Decide whether these statements are true or false.) true false Tariffs tend to reduce the choice of products available to consumers. Tariffs tend to reduce the choice of products available to consumers. 8 / 10 8. Tariffs generally apply to physical goods rather than services. (Decide whether these statements are true or false.) true false 9 / 10 9. Tariffs affect only low-income consumers, not rich people (Decide whether these statements are true or false.) true false Tariffs affect everybody, but the effect on low-income consumers is greater. Tariffs affect everybody, but the effect on low-income consumers is greater. 10 / 10 10. Higher tariffs tend to change the way companies do business. (Decide whether these statements are true or false.) true false Dein Ergebnis istDie durchschnittliche Punktzahl beträgt 0% 0% Quiz erneut starten
