What tariff amount would be so high that it completely stops all imports?

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Explanation

A tariff set at $15 is considered prohibitive, meaning it is high enough to reduce imports to zero, while lower tariffs like $10 are not sufficient to eliminate imports entirely.

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What tariff amount would be so high that it completely stops all imports?

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