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The White House’s temporary import surcharge was proclaimed on February 20 and took effect on February 24, 2026. By April 12, it is no longer a launch but an active policy that still has to be administered, classified, and enforced.
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The White House’s temporary import surcharge was proclaimed on February 20 and took effect on February 24, 2026. By April 12, it is no longer a launch but an active policy that still has to be administered, classified, and enforced.
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The White House’s temporary import surcharge was proclaimed on February 20 and took effect on February 24, 2026. By April 12, it is no longer a launch but an active policy that still has to be administered, classified, and enforced.
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