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The June 1 metals proclamation took effect June 8, changing duty rates and product coverage again in the middle of an already unstable trade regime. The policy may be sold as leverage, but it keeps forcing importers to recalculate costs, classifications, and shipment timing on the fly.
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The June 1 metals proclamation took effect June 8, changing duty rates and product coverage again in the middle of an already unstable trade regime. The policy may be sold as leverage, but it keeps forcing importers to recalculate costs, classifications, and shipment timing on the fly.
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The June 1 metals proclamation took effect June 8, changing duty rates and product coverage again in the middle of an already unstable trade regime. The policy may be sold as leverage, but it keeps forcing importers to recalculate costs, classifications, and shipment timing on the fly.
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