Trump tariffs could raise medication costs and exacerbate shortages, drug trade groups warn
President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could worsen exist­ing drug short­ages in the U.S. and raise health-care costs for patients, some drug trade groups warn. They also said the import taxes could strain cash-strapped generic drugmakers and distributors.
Trump tariffs threaten US drug supplies and risk higher prices, trade groups warn
With President Donald Trump’s tariffs about to take hold, industry groups are warning that the move could hamstring U.S. pharmaceutical supplies and productivity, and put an extra strain on patients’ wallets,
Trade differences between U.S. and China could threaten prescription drug prices
While the threat of tariffs raises the specter of drug shortages and rising prices, patient advocate Dr. Bill Hennessy believes higher prices would be negligible for patients who rely on their medication.
Trump's China tariffs are likely to drive up drug prices and spur shortages
President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports is likely to drive up the cost of generic drugs in the United States and exacerbate drug shortages, experts say.
Tariffs on China threaten could drive up drug costs, exacerbate shortages: 5 notes
The recent imposition of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports is expected to raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S. and worsen ongoing drug shortages, NBC News reported Feb. 3. Here are five more notes: China plays a significant role in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients,
Patients will pay more for prescription meds and face drug shortages amid Trump tariffs, pharma groups warn
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China tariffs could drive up drug prices and spur shortages in the U.S.
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