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Trump Administration Advances Section 232 Investigation Into Pharmaceutical Tariffs Impacting China, India, and Global Generic Drug Supply Chains

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Updated Apr 19, 2025, 03:52 AM

The Trump administration is advancing an investigation under Section 232 that could result in tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported from China. This potential policy move has raised concerns across the global pharmaceutical industry about major supply chain disruptions. Many generic drug manufacturers, particularly those relying on Chinese ingredients, may face increased production costs and supply constraints. Producers in India and other countries that supply generic treatments are also expected to be adversely affected. Drugmakers are reportedly exploring strategies to mitigate the impact of these tariffs ahead of their possible implementation. The investigation and potential tariffs have drawn attention not only in the United States but also in Europe, where there are concerns about the broader implications for public health and the competitive advantage it might confer to China in the pharmaceutical sector.

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La Tribune

@LaTribune

💊 The pharmaceutical sector is under investigation by the Trump administration and this could lead to tariffs. Such a measure could have serious consequences on health in Europe... for the benefit of China. ➡️ Read it here: https://t.co/02q7Z2H5sM https://t.co/m9gzglCfwE

pharmalot

@pharmalot

For weeks, President Trump has made it clear that tariffs are going to be slapped on pharmaceuticals. But that is about the only thing that is clear. Here are some key questions to consider: https://t.co/DoLRGNU7Bx #pharma #Trump #tariffs #medicine #taxes #China #India #generics