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Recent Examples of impost The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air. Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
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Noun
  • The tax cuts are a key factor in Wall Street’s forecasts for the economy and financial markets, predicting a boost that will help offset a drag from Trump’s tariffs.
    Ani Freedman, Fortune, 30 June 2025
  • The president floated backing a primary challenger to the North Carolina GOP senator on Saturday after Tillis voted against advancing Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill, which is loaded up with steeper cuts to Medicaid than the House’s version.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Japan, for example, was hit with a 25% levy that’s a little bit above the 24% rate Trump initially said in April.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
  • Trump has announced a deal with Vietnam that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free, while Vietnamese exports to the U.S. would face a 20% levy.
    Ellen Knickmeyer, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025

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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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