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Trump's Tariffs on Drug Imports Spark National Security Concerns

4/22/2025

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is inviting public feedback on the implications of pharmaceutical import regulations for national security, with a deadline of May 7. Meanwhile, President Trump is proposing hefty tariffs on drug imports to encourage local manufacturing, sparking fears of drug shortages and rising costs for American patients.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is inviting public feedback on the implications of pharmaceutical import regulations for national security, with a deadline of May 7. Meanwhile, President Trump is proposing hefty tariffs on drug imports to encourage local manufacturing, sparking fears of drug shortages and rising costs for American patients.