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Why tariff doesn’t mean what you think it does

The word “tariff” has origins in the Arab world some 500 years ago. Its meaning has changed a lot since then – but the world is still feeling its impact.

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Why tariff doesn’t mean what you think it does
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AI investments and Syria’s development – this week's business headlines from the Middle East
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