tariffs

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The energy cap fixes the maximum amount which customers on standard variable tariffs can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity used.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“You will have to wait and see. I have some things in the works,” Greer said in response to a question about the legal authority for the tariffs in the trade pacts.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The company cited macro headwinds like war and tariffs for the deceleration, saying those factors pressured the brands that make up its client base, and guided for 8% growth in the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

But tariffs of more than 100% have effectively locked Chinese brands out of the US market.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Poor in natural resources, its trade crippled by high tariffs and low demand, Japan was struggling to support a growing population.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand