The tariff is paid ultimately by the end consumer, and not the country of origin. A foreign country suffers in lower volume of [[export]]s, as they pay no money to the importing country. The tariff is paid to the Treasury by the importers, who pass the cost on to wholesalers and retailers. | The tariff is paid ultimately by the end consumer, and not the country of origin. A foreign country suffers in lower volume of [[export]]s, as they pay no money to the importing country. The tariff is paid to the Treasury by the importers, who pass the cost on to wholesalers and retailers. |