‘Tariffs’ is one of the buzzwords of 2025. Defined as taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country, tariffs are essentially trade barriers that raise prices and reduce available quantities of goods and services for businesses and consumers. They are also meant to create an economic burden on foreign exporters. This in […] The post The Hidden Costs of Living in Costa Rica: Tariffs, Monopolies, and More appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.