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Understanding the differences between value-added taxes (VAT) and tariffs is crucial for informed international trade policy decisions. Providing insight into VAT and its role in global trade, this ICC policy brief clarifies the differences between VAT and import tariffs, illustrating how VAT operates as a consumption tax designed to be neutral and non-discriminatory towards foreign businesses.
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