The use or treat of economic intimidation, against countries, civilians or corporations, to further the pursuit of political aims.
Canadians have been threatened with economic destruction, by an unwarranted trade war with the United States, that could best be described as an international act of tariffism.
by NorthAm.FairTradeAgreement.org February 10, 2025
The use or treat of economic intimidation, against countries, civilians or corporations, to further the pursuit of political aims.
Canadians have been threatened with economic destruction, by an unwarranted trade war with the United States, that could best be described as an international act of tariffism.
by NorthAm.FairTradeAgreement.org February 10, 2025
A political strategy using import taxes to exploit and/or coerce a country by putting them in financial distress.
The US attempt to use tariffism to intimidate Canada will backfire and they risk finding themselves without allies.
by RonLillycrop February 16, 2025
The strategic use of economic fear, threats, and surprise import taxes by a government to coerce compliance, punish dissent, or protect fragile national egos—often under the guise of patriotism, fairness, or “leveling the playing field.” Unlike terrorism, which weaponizes explosives, tariffism weaponizes spreadsheets and supply chains, inflicting psychological and financial trauma on domestic populations while claiming to target foreign bad guys.
Compare:
Terrorism: instills fear through violence
Tariffism: instills fear through rising prices and economic whiplash
Note:
Practitioners of tariffism are often immune to consequences due to their immunity from basic economics and their ability to print more money or blame foreigners.
Compare:
Terrorism: instills fear through violence
Tariffism: instills fear through rising prices and economic whiplash
Note:
Practitioners of tariffism are often immune to consequences due to their immunity from basic economics and their ability to print more money or blame foreigners.
When the administration slapped a 400% tariff on toothbrushes from Luxembourg, citizens began stockpiling dental floss in terror—a textbook case of tariffism.
by JesterOthePines June 05, 2025
Something said to people who voted for the cheeto and are now regretting it. Origin: a play on when Donny T said he had "concepts of a plan," combined with "thoughts and prayers." "Prayers" being replaced with "tariffs" for those who didn't know how tariffs worked and are now about to face the consequences of their own actions.
Person A: "Oh no, my family is cutting me off because of who I voted for!!!!!"
Person B: "Oh well, concepts of thoughts and tariffs to you. I have concepts of sympathy for you."
Person B: "Oh well, concepts of thoughts and tariffs to you. I have concepts of sympathy for you."
by Pialinist November 17, 2024
The sadistic pleasure feed by politicians, after imposing ruinous tariffs, and financial hardship upon helpless citizens.
US President Trump has been in a tariffic mood, after watching the worlds reactions to his ruinous trade tariffs.
by NorthAm.FairTradeAgreement.org February 14, 2025
The misplaced joy expressed by politicians, in the face of ruinous tariffs, and financial hardship foisted upon helpless citizens.
US President Trump has been in a tariffic mood, after watching the worlds reactions to his ruinous trade tariffs.
by NorthAm.FairTradeAgreement.org February 13, 2025