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
If sectoral bargaining becomes the gig-work norm, labor negotiations could impose one-size-fits-all rules such as arranged scheduling, which would permit drivers to work only at certain times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 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
"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 Donald W. Bernier
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