tariffs
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Figures revealed by the BBC earlier this week showed forecasters predicting a 16% rise in domestic energy prices in the new year for 20 million households on variable tariffs affected by regulator Ofgem's price cap.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The firm, which employs 39,000 people worldwide, reported below-target growth and a slight drop in net profits last year, in part because of US tariffs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
South Korea has pledged $350 billion in U.S. investments, plus an additional $100 billion for American energy purchases, in exchange for dropping tariffs on most goods from 25% to 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The regulator said typical households on standard variable tariffs will pay about £60 more a year, taking annual bills to £1,723.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 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
