ON THE DISTRIBUTIONAL EFFECTS OF INTERNATIONAL TARIFFS

B-Tier
Journal: International Economic Review
Year: 2023
Volume: 64
Issue: 4
Pages: 1311-1346

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1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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Abstract

We provide a quantitative analysis of the distributional effects of the 2018 increase in tariffs by the United States and its major trading partners. We build a trade model with incomplete asset markets and households that are heterogeneous in their age, income, wealth, and labor skill. When tariff revenues are used to reduce distortionary taxes on consumption, labor, and capital income, the average welfare loss from the trade war is equivalent to a permanent 0.1% reduction in consumption. Much larger welfare losses are concentrated among retirees and low‐wealth households, whereas only wealthy households experience a welfare gain.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:wly:iecrev:v:64:y:2023:i:4:p:1311-1346
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25