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reciprocal

[ri-sip-ruh-kuhl] / rɪˈsɪp rə kəl /


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"Exports rose 0.9% year-on-year despite steep reciprocal tariffs between May 2025 and February 2026," Ajay Srivastava of the Global Trade and Research Initiative think-tank told the BBC.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In the nine months following the April 2025 imposition of reciprocal tariffs, Chinese exports to the United States declined by an estimated $109 billion against the 2022-24 baseline.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The deal includes reciprocal break fees of $475 million for Equinox and $250 million for Orla, and still requires regulatory approvals in both Canada and Mexico, as well as other clearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"I've done a great favor for the world. The world has not been reciprocal," Trump said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Large societies can function economically only if they have a redistributive economy in addition to a reciprocal economy.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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