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Initially, the U.S. levied a penalty tariff of 25% on India for its purchases of Russian oil but didn’t penalize China even though it’s the biggest buyer of Russian oil.

Twelve Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued to block the cuts, arguing that the new formula effectively penalizes jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Federal funds could be used to incentivize—or penalize—localities where housing supply doesn’t meet demand.

Federal funds could be used to incentivize—or penalize—localities where housing supply doesn’t meet demand.

GOP lawmakers have even proposed legislation to penalize municipalities that dropped Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.