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April 2, 2026
Trump Administration Implements 100% Tariffs on Certain Imported Pharmaceuticals
- President Donald Trump has announced up to 100% tariffs on certain imported patented pharmaceuticals, citing national security concerns and aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing.
- Companies can avoid tariffs by entering 'Most-Favored-Nation' pricing agreements or committing to U.S. production, with tariffs potentially dropping to 20% or zero.
- Lower tariffs will apply to imports from allied countries, with specific rates set for Japan, the EU, South Korea, Switzerland, and the UK.
10 Sources
- Trump administration prepares up to 100% pharmaceutical tariffs on some imported drugsApr 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM · CNBC
- Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded DrugsApr 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM · WSJ
- Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded DrugsApr 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM · WSJ
- Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakersApr 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM · Axios
- Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in USApr 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM · BBC
- Trump signs order imposing 100 percent tariff on brand name drugsApr 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM · The Hill
- Trump unveils 100% tariff that could hit some patented drugs this yearApr 2, 2026 at 9:54 PM · AP
- Trump sets 100% tariffs on prescription drugs from companies that have not reached a deal with him to lower pricesApr 2, 2026 at 10:28 PM · Independent
- Trump unveils 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical importsApr 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM · The Hill
- Trump slaps up to 100% tariff on some brand-name drug imports in major America First pushApr 3, 2026 at 2:21 AM · Fox News