President Donald Trump has on products from almost every country on earth. He’s targeted specific imports, including autos, steel and aluminum.
But he isn’t done yet.
Trump has promised to impose hefty import taxes on pharmaceuticals, a category of products he’s largely spared in his trade war. For decades, in fact, imported medicine has mostly been allowed to enter the United States duty-free.
Trade Deals and Threats
That’s starting to change. U.S. and European leaders recently detailed that includes a 15% tariff rate on some European goods brought into the United States, including pharmaceuticals. Trump is threatening duties of 200% more on drugs made elsewhere.
“Shock and awe’’ is how Maytee Pereira of the tax and consulting firm PwC describes Trump’s plans for drugmakers. “Thi