In 2002, Ireland became the first country in the world to impose a tax on plastic bags.

在2002年，爱尔兰成为世界上第一个对进口塑料袋征税的国家。

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The policy of restricting the importation of foreign produce leads Frederick I of Prussia to impose a tax on chocolate in 1704.

普鲁士的Frederick I采取制约进口商品的政策，在1704年对巧克力征税。

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China speeds up imposition of new fuel tax China has accelerated plans to impose a tax on gasoline, diesel and kerosene to encourage conservation amid surging oil imports.

中国加快推行新的燃油税中国正加速推行对汽油、柴油和煤油征税的计划，以在石油进口剧升的压力下鼓励节能。

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As part of a bailout deal for the island of Cyprus they have decided to impose a tax on savers.

BBC: EU leaders gamble in Cyprus bank bailout

The Labour leader called for the government to impose a tax on bonuses, which he claimed would raise more money than the bank levy introduced by Chancellor George Osborne.

BBC: PMQs: Cameron 'out of touch' on bankers' bonuses

Obama would limit deductions for expansion overseas while Romney would impose a territorial system of tax, meaning that the U.S. would not impose a tax on companies operating outside of its borders.

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