tariffs

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In April last year, exports of Swiss watches to the country surged by around 149% on year due to early shipments that aimed to get ahead of tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The print showed five straight months of expansion, even though commentary from businesses was negative, citing the Iran War and tariffs.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In September 2024, months after the Eletre’s American order books opened, the U.S. government hit Chinese cars with stiff tariffs that pushed the SUV’s starting price from $107,000 to nearly $230,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

By October - as both Trump's tariffs and the provincial liquor ban showed no signs of ending - the company signed an agreement with a Montreal-based alcohol manufacturer named Station 22 to start production.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Poor in natural resources, its trade crippled by high tariffs and low demand, Japan was struggling to support a growing population.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand