customs
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As Moreno-Garcia reveals the claustrophobic customs and mores of a town whose name means “drowned pig,” disaster feels inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
If there is a shortfall, there’s about $840 billion in revenue from businesses—entities without claims to clean consciences—raised through customs and corporate income taxes that could be used as morally inert backfill.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
A newly created intergovernmental agency must still prove it can smooth customs bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Chinese customs data shows hundreds of containers with dual-use items, including fiber-optic cables and batteries, shipped to Russia and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
In spite of the visible hostility of the family, Fernanda did not give up her drive to impose the customs of her ancestors.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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