duties

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Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said the EU learned to be “the boring partner” with the U.S. amid new trade duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Canada maintains tariffs on American-made steel, aluminum and automobiles, in response to hefty U.S. duties on those foreign-made goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Some see it as a second job, dedicating up to 35 hours per week to their virtual duties on top of their real-world nine-to-fives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In a 3-2 loss, Ohtani, who didn’t start after two-way duties the day before, remained in the dugout.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“It is a hereditary position with no real duties, except for the rare occasions when circumstances demand otherwise.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood