A Canadian tariff imposed on items that can be produced more cheaply abroad

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By imposing a tariff on items that can be produced more cheaply abroad, the cost of production and the price for consumers increase, leading to a deadweight loss. This can result in a decreased total surplus as well. While the tariff does make foreign goods more expensive in the Canadian market, it does not necessarily benefit Canadians by making these goods cheaper, equalize the cost of production between Canada and foreign producers, or increase total surplus.

A Canadian Tariff Imposed on Items That Can Be Produced