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Trump administration prepares up to 100% pharmaceutical tariffs on some imported drugs
CNBC ^ | 4/2/2026 | Annika Kim Constantino, Angelica Peebles

Posted on 04/02/2026 8:29:02 AM PDT by Tell It Right

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on branded drugs from pharmaceutical companies that have not struck landmark deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices, CNBC has learned.

Patented medications and their active ingredients would be hit with a 100% tariff, according to a draft of the document obtained by CNBC. But there are pathways for drugmakers to reduce or avoid the levies if they move their manufacturing to the U.S. or are negotiating deals with the administration.

The proposal is not final, and it is unclear when the Trump administration may announce it, though some reports indicated it could be as soon as Thursday.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnbc.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: pharma; tariffs; trump

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In before the potters say, "Is Trump gonna tax my weed?"
1 posted on 04/02/2026 8:29:02 AM PDT by Tell It Right
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To: Tell It Right

I looked at the new TrumpRX site.

I need a break on Linzess. It’s not in there.


2 posted on 04/02/2026 8:29:51 AM PDT by George from New England (escaped CT back in 2006)
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I buy my meds from two sources. #1, Amazon Pharmacy. #2, Mumbai, India. Same with my wife’s meds.


3 posted on 04/02/2026 8:53:38 AM PDT by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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He isn’t taxing generic drugs, just name brands that are more expensive. Tylenol is a good example. If the name John & Johnson is not on the bottle, it could be cheaper.

wy69


4 posted on 04/02/2026 9:41:54 AM PDT by whitney69 (gave)
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