New Analysis Finds Tariffs Hurt Women More Than Men

Miranda Hatch of the BYU Law Review recently analyzed gendered tariffs that negatively affect women. She found that tariffs on products vary based on whether the products are meant for male or female consumption and use. Often tariffs are higher on products designed for women.

Hatch writes: “Right now, there are currently 78 tariff provisions that have different rates attached to them solely on the basis of gender.” The majority of these disparities negatively impact women.

A 2018 report by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) found that women were hurt more than men on apparel tariffs. The USITC found “that the majority, 66%, of the tariff burden was from women’s apparel products.”

Despite this obvious inequality, the Biden Administration has kept in place many of these antiquated tariffs. Economists agree: Tariffs are bad for consumers. Now, new findings point to tariffs negatively impacting women at an uneven rate.

Especially during these inflationary times, consumers will be feeling the increased price of imported goods. Tariffs, especially unfair, sexist tariffs, must be eliminated.

TAPP is calling on the Biden Administration to end gendered tariffs to provide some relief for American consumers, particularly for female consumers.