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[tar-if] / ˈtær ɪf /


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The former accountant set up their US distribution centre in a few months after a 10% global tariff rate was introduced last year.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The second priority is to keep the majority of Mexican goods sold in the U.S. tariff-free or with the lowest tariff compared with any other country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Last year, retail investors rushed to buy the dip in stocks during the April tariff tantrum, beating many Wall Street professionals to the punch.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Anyone whose tariff is affected by regulator Ofgem's price cap and does not have a smart meter should take a reading to avoid previous usage being charged at the new, higher rate.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“So six bolts of silk at twice the price, plus the tariff, but minus my bargain to you as a Zoroastrian would be one hundred forty-seven drachms.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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