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Officials also pledged to investigate illegal foreign-exchange transactions by exporters and importers through lead-and-lag practices—such as accelerating import payments or excessively delaying export receipts—activities the government has vowed to crack down on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The potential economic impact of New World screwworm on the cattle industry due to import restrictions, reduced productivity and animal loss is substantial, said Sally DeNotta, director of the University of Florida’s Equine Performance Laboratory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In contrast, pig meat prices fell amid abundant supplies and weaker import demand, particularly in the EU.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Kozack said the shock was having an "asymmetric impact," with some developed economies and oil-exporting countries relatively cushioned while others were struggling to manage rising import bills.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While luxury stores, miraculous finance companies, exotic restaurants, and import business were flourishing, the unemployed lined up outside factory gates waiting for a chance to work at the minimum wage.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende