tariff

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The economist expects the tariff to apply to branded pharmaceuticals for which no exemptions have been negotiated, which would mainly affect economies such as Singapore, India and China, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Caraway Home, which sells kitchen goods such as pots and pans, raised some prices and dropped others last year to pass along some tariff costs while trying to keep customers happy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Before, an importer would have to calculate the amount of the tariff due based on how much metal was in the product and then apply separate tariff rates to the item’s remaining components.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The administration simplified metal tariffs: 50% for pure metal products, 25% flat for significant metal content, and no extra tariff below 15% metal by weight.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The tariff controversy was settled, but it hinted at a greater problem.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis