Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 100% tariff on a list of imported medicines, citing the need to support domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The tariff applies to a range of essential drugs, including generics and specialty medicines, imported primarily from countries such as India, China, and European nations.

What is the 100% drug tariff?

Experts say that while the move is designed to boost local pharmaceutical production, it could lead to immediate price hikes on medicines, especially for consumers and hospitals that rely on imports.

How prices could be affected

A 100% tariff essentially doubles the cost of imported drugs at the point of entry. Companies importing medicines will face significantly higher operational costs, which are likely to be p

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