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On Thursday, his office said a government decree has taken effect to "restrict the import of drones via postal traffic and express shipments, due to the high risk they pose to national security and defense."
From Barron's
Deficits soared earlier in 2025 as companies rushed to import before tariffs took effect.
From MarketWatch
His resignation will take effect from 6 February when a new leader will be elected at a full council meeting, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
From BBC
The worksheet also includes changes that take effect in 2026 that apply to charitable donations, one of the big reasons people could get bigger refunds.
Southwest Airlines LUV -1.16%decrease; red down pointing triangle is projecting a fourfold profit surge this year as its transition to assigned seats and other premium offerings takes effect.
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