This document discusses tariffs and their impact on welfare. It begins by defining free trade versus protectionism. Protectionism includes tariffs as well as quotas and regulations. There are three main types of tariffs - protective, revenue-generating, and preventive. Tariffs can be specific amounts per unit or ad valorem percentages. While tariffs aim to protect domestic producers, they can decrease consumer surplus and welfare by raising prices. The effective tariff rate accounts for tariffs on both finished goods and imported inputs used in production. Examples are provided to show how tariffs on inputs affect the effective versus nominal protection rates.