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Trump Announces Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals and Metals

4/6/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on April 2, 2026, targeting branded pharmaceuticals and duties on steel, aluminum, and copper.
  • The pharmaceutical tariffs can reach 100 percent unless manufacturers agree to pricing deals or U.S. production.
  • Pfizer Inc. and Merck & Co. are exempt due to existing agreements.
  • The United States will maintain a 50 percent tariff on many metal imports and simplify compliance for low-metal-content products.