effective
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It turned out to be an extraordinarily effective — but expensive — demonstration of why due process exists.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said retaliatory tariffs would be effective September 8, as analysts warn of tit-for-tat escalation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Officials said that effective Sept. 8, or the day after Labor Day, Canada plans to place tariffs ranging between 15% and 50% on about $20 billion of goods, or roughly 7% of total U.S. imports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Public health experts worry the order will cause confusion about an already safe and effective vaccine and prove costly.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
As head of the SIS and Yardley’s effective successor, William was closely watched.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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