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Trump Unveils Tariffs: 100% on Drugs, 25% on Trucks

9/27/2025

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Trump Imposes Tariffs

President Trump announces tariffs: October 1, 100% on patented drug imports; 25% on heavy-duty trucks.
The tariffs aim to shield U.S. manufacturers from foreign product influx, despite opposition from U.S. businesses.
Analysts say pharmaceutical impact may be limited due to generics exemptions and U.S. production.
UK warns pharmaceutical exports to the U.S., over $6 billion last year, could be harmed.

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Trump Imposes Tariffs

President Trump announces tariffs: October 1, 100% on patented drug imports; 25% on heavy-duty trucks.
The tariffs aim to shield U.S. manufacturers from foreign product influx, despite opposition from U.S. businesses.
Analysts say pharmaceutical impact may be limited due to generics exemptions and U.S. production.
UK warns pharmaceutical exports to the U.S., over $6 billion last year, could be harmed.

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