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The White House proclaimed the 10% import surcharge on February 20, and it took effect on February 24 for 150 days unless extended or ended earlier. The order also carved out a long list of exclusions, underscoring how broad the tariff is in theory and how many parts of the economy the administration does not want to squeeze in practice.
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The White House proclaimed the 10% import surcharge on February 20, and it took effect on February 24 for 150 days unless extended or ended earlier. The order also carved out a long list of exclusions, underscoring how broad the tariff is in theory and how many parts of the economy the administration does not want to squeeze in practice.
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The White House proclaimed the 10% import surcharge on February 20, and it took effect on February 24 for 150 days unless extended or ended earlier. The order also carved out a long list of exclusions, underscoring how broad the tariff is in theory and how many parts of the economy the administration does not want to squeeze in practice.
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