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sectoral

American  
[sek-ter-uhl] / ˈsɛk tər əl /

adjective

  1. relating to a sector or distinct major part of something, such as of the economy, the military, or the electorate.


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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

LeBlanc said any breakthrough is contingent on U.S. relief on sectoral tariffs of up to 50% on Canadian-made industrial goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"On a sectoral level, both EU and UK energy people want to work more together because it makes a lot of sense. From a purely economic perspective everyone would benefit."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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 Bernier, Donald W.

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