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We stop at a northern-style dumpling chain, a new import that’s caught on fast.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
During his time as interior minister, Anutin introduced a number of gun control laws, including a short-term ban on new gun licenses and import restrictions.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The tariff proclamation requires companies to certify that the first sale of any imported polysilicon and solar components to another company wouldn’t fall below the minimum import price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
This year, the U.S. expects to import 2.8 million metric tons of avocados, a record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Only then did the import of the situation dawn on her fully.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
In 1988, roughly 74% of both Democrats and working-class voters groups favored limits on imports to protect American jobs.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
U.S. retailers are fueling a longer-than-expected peak shipping season in Southern California, according to the leader of America’s busiest gateway for container imports, the WSJ Logistics Report’s Paul Berger writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The move follows other US restrictions on the imports of drones, humanoid robots and other tech products from China.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
In each case, the U.S. resumed inspections and imports of the fruit within a few days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“All those midsized European nations and their capital cities, imports and exports and what have you! I could hardly keep them straight.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
"Compared to imported ones like Kawasaki, it's very good value," said 28-year-old rider Yang, who owns an 820RR.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that imposes a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a crucial material used in semiconductors and solar panels.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Oslo, for instance, is known for being pricey, partly because many goods are imported, which drives up the cost of groceries and dining out.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Yen weakness is great for tourists and Japanese exporters, but painful for households facing quickening inflation on imported goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The eyes of thousands, stupefied with disgust at having been imported by Mr. Armour, Mr. Swift, Mr. Montgomery Ward to break strikes then dismissed for having done so.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
She’s tried to replicate the experience in Sarasota, by importing Italian pastas and flours and procuring French butter from specialty stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The model is less about importing one 'Galactico' and more about assembling 18-22 elite players capable of surviving a demanding season.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Ferguson said Boeing's model of building with regional partners was intended to give countries greater control over the capability rather than simply importing a US system.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Eugene Kim designed the interior of the spa, importing nearly all the materials and most of the furniture from Korea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
He was bringing in more artists to paint murals around town and was even importing bicycles for the tourists.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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