importer

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Zaidi amassed a personal fortune in banking, satellite broadcasting and government contracting, founding Al Janoob Islamic Bank a decade ago as well as Al Awees, an importer of agricultural commodities for Iraq’s Ministry of Trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“They may pass the costs to the American importer and exporter and ultimately to their customers, whether it be American consumers, factories or others who buy and sell these products.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Chile, which is the world’s biggest copper producer and largest sulfuric acid importer, could also feel a hit as it gets about 37% of its sulfuric acid from China.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The U.S. is a net importer of crude and its refineries are specifically geared for heavy crude, rendering it slightly less flexible than its superpower competitor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

He told the German officials that he was an importer in America, hinting that Germany somehow benefited from his work.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple