tariffs

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U.S. tariffs have squeezed profits in its biggest market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That vibe crystallized in the first quarter, when products were already pressured by tariffs, and consumer sentiment has taken a nose dive since then.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

He also said he did not bring up the issue of tariffs -- on pause since October -- during the summit.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover, like other automakers, suffered last year when the United States slapped tariffs on imports, which led the automaker to halt delivery of vehicles to the country in April.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

It recognized England’s right to retain tariffs on American exports while granting English imports most-favored status in the United States; it implicitly accepted English impressment of American sailors.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis