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Meanings of retaliatory in English

Of or relating to or having the nature of retribution.

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Usage of retaliatory in English
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China last year imposed retaliatory tariffs on American farm goods including pork.
Reuters
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China immediately imposed retaliatory taxes on the same value of US products.
BBC
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For example, China puts retaliatory tariffs on US dairy exports into China.
Radio NZ
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Of the retaliatory options available to China, none come without potential risks.
Reuters
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But he was adamant that retaliatory violence would only spark more violence.
True compass: a memoir
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The Iranian government has hinted at retaliatory action if sanctions are imposed.
The Irish Times
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The ministry stopped short of saying China had implemented its retaliatory duties.
The Guardian
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Beijing also recently made U.S. poultry eligible for exemptions to retaliatory duties.
Reuters
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All countries targeted by US tariffs have vowed to take retaliatory measures.
The Guardian
10
In response, both countries lifted their retaliatory tariffs on the United States.
Reuters
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In the past, such a move has preceded retaliatory violence against Muslims.
Reuters
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Importantly, we denounce all provocative and retaliatory action taken by any individual.
The South African
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And one analyst says Israel might resort to a retaliatory nuclear strike.
The Irish Times
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Analysts are concerned that retaliatory tariffs from Mexico could disrupt that trade.
Reuters
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But Washington's retaliatory strikes drew pleas for caution from Latin American countries.
Reuters
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The level of the EU's retaliatory tariffs would probably match the US.
The Irish Times
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Ireland
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
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