punitive taxes/price increases etcSTRICTtaxes etc that are so high that it is difficult for people to pay them 重税/价格急剧上涨等 The US could impose punitive tariffs on exports. 美国可能对出口产品征以高额关税。
punitive tariffs• He described the prospect of punitive tariffs as sad.• Officials said the administration will announce May 15 what products will be subject to punitive tariffs of 100 percent.
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