Sentence examples for curtailing trade from inspiring English sources

The two had exchanged harsh language, with the South curtailing trade and staging military exercises while the North threatened retaliation.

A series of United Nations sanctions imposed after North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile tests in recent years aim to squeeze the cash flow by curtailing trade with the North Korean companies suspected of illicit activities.

And he needs to fend off those in Congress who want to vent their frustration by curtailing trade with China, and who seem ready to fight China to the last Taiwanese.

By curtailing trade, a few zealous activists are trying to shift the cost of "protecting the species" onto the backs of the poor countries, whose comparative advantages are lost if they are forced to accept a rich country's level of labor and environmental standards.

If, however, managers suspect that most of what goes on at available shows satisfies the nonselling function and they lack good opportunities for prospecting, the exhibit recommends stopping or at least curtailing trade show appearances.

China may no longer be willing to curtail trade with Iran.

For example, there is no way to punish nations that needlessly close borders or curtail trade.

The city prospered until the depredations of pirates and privateers curtailed trade.

Trump has promised to curtail trade and other perceived threats to American workers, including immigrants.

In each case, British merchants and manufacturers suffered curtailed trade with the colonies and exerted the anticipated pressure on Parliament.

India has resisted American and European pressure to curtail trade with Iran because it relies heavily on Iranian oil.