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tariff

[tar-if] / ˈtær ɪf /


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In February, he enacted an across-the-board 10% tariff under a temporary authority that will expire in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He also announced possible tariff hikes on Brazilian products, much to the displeasure of the Lula administration.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

EV stocks have been volatile lately, fighting tariff and policy headwinds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Renewed tariff proposals floated by the Trump administration have added to pressure on regional foreign-exchange markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“So six bolts of silk at twice the price, plus the tariff, but minus my bargain to you as a Zoroastrian would be one hundred forty-seven drachms.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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