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03 Apr 2026 WorldUnited States

Trump Imposes New 100% Tariffs on Drugs and Tightens Metal Import Rules

U.S. President Trump has announced 100% tariffs on selected pharmaceutical imports, along with stricter rules for metal imports. These measures aim to protect domestic industries and encourage foreign firms to strike deals with the U.S. The pharmaceutical tariffs may exempt many companies, but the policy signals a continued focus on protectionism and reshaping international trade agreements.
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U. S. President Trump has announced 100% tariffs on selected pharmaceutical imports, along with stricter rules for metal imports. These measures aim to protect domestic industries and encourage foreign firms to strike deals with the U. S.

The pharmaceutical tariffs may exempt many companies, but the policy signals a continued focus on protectionism and reshaping international trade.

Trump imposes 100% tariff on select drugmakers, tightens metal import rules    Moneycontrol.

com Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal    BBC Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs, with many companies exempt    CNBC Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On Foreign-Made Drugs, Reshapes Metal Duties   .

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Published03 Apr 2026, 01:28 IST / 02 Apr 2026, 19:58 UTC
Date Page03 Apr 2026