sectoral
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Some imports are exempted, including those covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, those covered by sectoral tariffs, and goods that aren’t produced in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
LeBlanc identified relief on sectoral tariffs as Canada’s most-important demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 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
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 Carter, Jimmy
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