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import

[im-pawrt, -pohrt, im-pawrt, -pohrt] / ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt /




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The result has been a sharp rise in oil prices, which tends to weaken the currencies of energy importers such as Japan as it means a bigger import bill, faster inflation and weaker economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It appears to be a zero for zero tariff deal - with import taxes being dropped by both countries.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“Rather than chase them out of the state and import oil from the Middle East or South America — we should be asking our companies here in the state to go greener.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"The port of Jeddah is not at all sized to handle such import volumes and a port congestion situation is emerging," Arthur Barillas de The, cofounder of freight forwarder Ovrsea, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

At the same time, the U.S. government banned the import of wigs that contained hair from China.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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