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Trump praises tariffs in Cabinet meeting as US economy shrinks for first time since 2022 | BBC News
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大家早安 posted on 2025/05/03Ever wondered how tariffs impact the economy? This video dives into Donald Trump's views on tariffs during a White House meeting, explaining the US GDP contraction and touching on a Ukraine mineral deal. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to trade and economics, perfect for boosting your B1+ level understanding!
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gross
US /ɡros/
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UK /ɡrəʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
- Transitive Verb
- To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
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US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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US /ɪmˈpruv/
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UK /ɪm'pru:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make, or become, something better
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US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
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UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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