Value-Added Taxes & Tariffs Topic of White Paper From CRS
June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. LSB11325) on June 18, 2025, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle:
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Value-Added Taxes (VATs) And Tariffs
During recent policy discussions concerning taxes and tariffs, value added taxes (VATs) have been characterized by some as trade barriers. Although VATs, a form of consumption tax, are imposed on imports and rebated on e . . .
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Value-Added Taxes (VATs) And Tariffs
During recent policy discussions concerning taxes and tariffs, value added taxes (VATs) have been characterized by some as trade barriers. Although VATs, a form of consumption tax, are imposed on imports and rebated on e . . .