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area51

(12,296 posts) Tue Apr 8, 2025, 11:24 PM Apr 8

Trump says US will soon announce tariffs on pharmaceutical imports [View all]

Source: Reuters

April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. will soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports.

Speaking to an event at the National Republican Congressional Committee, Trump said the tariff will incentivize drug companies to move their operations to the U.S.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-us-will-soon-announce-tariffs-pharmaceutical-imports-2025-04-09/

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Trump says US will soon announce tariffs on pharmaceutical imports [View all] area51 Apr 8 OP

If he's on Ozempic, maybe he'll exempt it. Else there will be howls from overweight maga, of which there are many. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 8 #1

His admin did halt Biden's proposed expansion of coverage for it. My guess/hope is that they eventually acknowledge Silent Type Apr 9 #5

Sure, why not? chicoescuela Apr 8 #2

It is odd to see a DU member supporting tariffs by saying "Sure, why not?". . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 8 #3

Obviously sarcasm. Tsf is a friggin idiot chicoescuela Apr 8 #4

Okay. Thanks. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 9 #10

FYI: In cases of sarcasm, which I have done often, we use this under our comments: SupportSanity Apr 9 #11

Drugs are not expensive enough RussBLib Apr 9 #6

We already pay more than anyone else for drugs in the US ToxMarz Apr 9 #7

So does this mean that 'feeling pain for a while' might mean actually dying? NH Ethylene Apr 9 #8

Pure insanity. People will die because they can't afford their medications. SunSeeker Apr 9 #9

Trump would think that's a positive. SupportSanity Apr 9 #13

I wonder if this is a hit on medical tourism? SomewhereInTheMiddle Apr 9 #12

Great! Just what we need! ProudMNDemocrat Apr 9 #14

This is how you know that Trump is planning to do away with elections. 70sEraVet Apr 9 #15

I think that there will be elections. markodochartaigh Apr 9 #19

If you can't afford medication, die quickly - The GOP Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 9 #16

like our drug prices aren't already obscene. ONLY country that doesn't negotiate prices. Evolve Dammit Apr 9 #17

I was expecting this. Load up on your meds, people! Martin68 Apr 9 #18