"Public health outcomes should be considered when evaluating the impact of tariffs on pharmaceutical imports."

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US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported generic pharmaceutical drugs on Tuesday. The tariff, which aims to bolster US pharmaceutical production, is set to go into effect in August 2028

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Trump announces 100% tariffs on imported generic pharmaceutical drugs

France24 · Jul 22, 2026

Trump says he will impose tariffs on generic drugs starting in August 2028

Politico EU · Jul 22, 2026

Trump's generic drugs tariff threatens Indian pharma's top market

Nikkei Asia

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