ton
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RBC’s James McGarragle says a reduction in US tariffs to 25%, from 50%, with an annual 4 million ton export quota, in line with recent negotiations, would reopen the US market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
That means U.S. fabricators pay roughly $1 more per pound — or about $2,000 per metric ton — for the same aluminum.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“We don’t have a ton of shows, so learning 35 songs is kind of, like — I don’t know about that,” he tells Salon.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Root looked set to announce the beginning of his second spell as captain with a ton, while Cox was on course for a maiden hundred.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
I remember Mustafa getting a ton of questions about going to homecoming last year, even though he was going without a date.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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