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reciprocal

[ri-sip-ruh-kuhl] / rɪˈsɪp rə kəl /


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Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India earlier this year from 50% to 18% after a 10-month impasse was met with a huge sense of relief in Delhi.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

China's Xi and his wife are expected to pay a reciprocal visit to Washington later in 2026, said Kelly.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia have concluded reciprocal trade agreements with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

And, of course, we’ve been in a reciprocal comedy arrangement with Britain — or at least we have been nicking their ideas for shows — for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

She gave him kiss after kiss, but no reciprocal waves of affection rose from him.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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