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Levy

An extra amount of money that has to be paid, especially as a tax to the government

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The US has threatened to retaliate against any international levy imposed on ships for their carbon emissions amid crunch talks to agree such a measure this week.

Excerpt from "US to retaliate against international carbon levies on ships"

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