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[tar-if] / ˈtær ɪf /


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EV stocks have been volatile lately, fighting tariff and policy headwinds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He also announced possible tariff hikes on Brazilian products, much to the displeasure of the Lula administration.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It means the energy price cap, which fixes the maximum amount customers on a standard variable tariff can be charged, will rise from 1 July.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Employment growth has slowed since last year as the economy has struggled, hit by tighter immigration policies and tariff uncertainty, but there haven’t been large-scale layoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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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