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Trump Delays Pharma Tariff Announcement, Boosts Supply Chain

8/15/2025

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President Trump’s announcement on tariffs for imported pharmaceuticals is delayed, potentially taking weeks.
Swiss officials met with Roche and Novartis to assess the impact of U.S. tariffs, which are higher than those for the EU and U.K.
Trump signed an executive order to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain amid concerns from drug companies about rising costs and access.

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Story summary

President Trump’s announcement on tariffs for imported pharmaceuticals is delayed, potentially taking weeks.
Swiss officials met with Roche and Novartis to assess the impact of U.S. tariffs, which are higher than those for the EU and U.K.
Trump signed an executive order to strengthen the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain amid concerns from drug companies about rising costs and access.