as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts
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The institution earlier this month launched a strategic dialogue on steel, seeking to support an industry which has been hit hard by higher energy costs, challenging raw materials access and — as of last week — U.S. import tariffs of 25%.
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Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
The filing also outlines potential risks, including reliance on a single supplier for raw materials, the need for regulatory approvals, and competition from other pharmaceutical companies.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
Hemp fibers can be used to create strong forms of concrete, while its stalks provide raw material for textiles1.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
China has released two tranches of tariffs on U.S. durable goods and raw materials, and the Canadian province of Ontario imposed on Monday an electricity surcharge in three U.S. states that would affect more than a million homes.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
The filing also outlines potential risks, including reliance on a single supplier for raw materials, the need for regulatory approvals, and competition from other pharmaceutical companies.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
Hemp fibers can be used to create strong forms of concrete, while its stalks provide raw material for textiles1.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
China has released two tranches of tariffs on U.S. durable goods and raw materials, and the Canadian province of Ontario imposed on Monday an electricity surcharge in three U.S. states that would affect more than a million homes.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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