sectoral
Americanadjective
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The Royal Bank of Canada estimates that Ontario and Quebec are the most impacted by US sectoral tariffs, while Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island are the least exposed.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“The focus is likely to shift towards exemptions, country-specific negotiations, sectoral investigations and the risk of additional tariff rounds,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Meanwhile, Mexico and Canada want some reprieve in sectoral tariffs such as the 50% levies on aluminum, steel and copper.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Gov. Shin expressed cautious optimism on growth due to an artificial-intelligence boom, but noted risks of sectoral disparities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
As a consequence of the uneven sectoral growth, the structure of the economy changed significantly between 1960 and 1970.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
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