sectoral
Americanadjective
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Little wonder the S&P 500 continues to spin its wheels since hitting a record high in mid-August, even though there’s been intense sectoral volatility beneath the surface.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
In Canada's case, this includes a sectoral deal with China, which raised international eyebrows earlier this year.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 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
U.S. trade negotiators were called upon to manage serious sectoral problems in such areas as steel, and helped to assure that U.S. chemical exports will have continued access to the European market.
From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter
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