Tarifflation

An inflationary trend or period characterized by rising prices directly resulting from the imposition or increase of tariffs on imported goods.

The sudden increase in import tariffs on steel and aluminum led to a noticeable period of tarifflation, as domestic prices for manufactured goods began to climb.

by traxeon March 23, 2025

Tariffied

The panicked, slightly sweaty urge to buy a car right now because someone said “tariffs” on the news. Usually triggered by the fear that prices are about to shoot through the roof thanks to new import taxes. Common side effects include impulsive test drives, intense stares at dealership ads, and saying “maybe we should just buy now” a lot.

"Bro, I wasn’t even thinking about a new car, but then I got tariffied and now I’m in a 5-series."

by LaskoCreative April 5, 2025

Tariff-ied

Panic buying during the Trump administration

I’m buying a car now because I’m tariff-ied of the price increases

by Bexfiles April 6, 2025

Tarifforist

The use of tariffs to instill fear of and hatred toward the country initiating the trade war.

Diaper Donald Trump is an autocratic Tarifforist, and the world is paying the price for his gross incompetence.

by LaughingAloud April 6, 2025

Tariff

Someone who makes more money than they’re worth.

She’s a tariff who claims to bring ‘a lot to the table’

by Ntalantala April 12, 2025

Tariffism

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.

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 4, 2025

Tariff Monkey

Derogatory name used for Canadians because they refuse to accept that America is better and will win any tariff war.

Conor McDavid is such a fucking Tariff Monkey.

by GreatWhite92 June 6, 2025