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Tariffs are linked to innovation as they can either incentivize firms to innovate to overcome rising costs and disruptions [1] or discourage it by insulating less competitive firms [2]. Additionally, government investigations into foreign innovation and intellectual property practices have directly triggered the imposition of specific tariffs [3].

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USTR Launches Broad Section 301 Investigations Into Excess ... dwt.com Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 1 fact
accountIn 2017, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigated the Chinese government's practices regarding technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, resulting in the imposition of tariffs of up to 25% on four tranches of Chinese goods.
The price of protectionism: Understanding the economic tradeoffs of ... statestreet.com Ramu Thiagarajan, Jennifer Bender, Michael Metcalfe · State Street 1 fact
claimOver time, tariffs may reduce economic efficiency by insulating less competitive firms, misallocating resources, and discouraging innovation.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025 supplychainbrain.com SupplyChainBrain 1 fact
claimBusinesses face rising costs, sourcing disruptions, and compliance challenges due to tariffs, but these conditions also create opportunities for innovation.