retaliations

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The cooling of tensions could draw U.S. investors back to Chinese stocks—after wariness about tit-for-tat retaliations between the two superpowers—and boost that market.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The agreement — which still needs to be finalized — comes after years of diplomatic tit-for-tat retaliations that have left the embassy badly understaffed, down from 1,200 personnel five years ago to just 120 now.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2021

Analysts warn Australia will probably face more economic retaliations from its biggest trading partner.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2021

Mr. Obama’s reference to secret and public retaliations hinted at what has since become standard procedure.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2021

These assaults, and the retaliations to which they led, became so serious that no naval men under the rank of Commander were permitted to go to Cork.

From A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge by Wister, Owen