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
Eventually, Switzerland and the United States announced a declaration of intent to cut tariffs to 15 percent, with the Swiss vowing to invest $200 billion in the United States.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
They added to evidence that the economy is powering past tariffs, high energy prices and an immigration crackdown, and fueling continued price increases, the Journal’s Matt Grossman writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Yet a series of shocks — tariffs, war, high oil prices, rising interest rates — have kept the economy from performing even better.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 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
