The US regime has announced new trade measures, imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported patented pharmaceutical drugs. This policy is purportedly aimed at reducing drug prices in the US and relocating production to its territory, which could lead to tensions in the global pharmaceutical market.

According to the administration's decision, maximum tariffs will apply to companies that refuse to lower prices for their products on the American market in the coming months. Meanwhile, alternative conditions are provided for pharmaceutical manufacturers: companies that join a "most-favored-nation" pricing program and invest in creating production capacity in the US can avoid tariffs entirely.

For those willing to localize production but who have not yet completed factory construction, an intermediate rate of about 20% is set, with subsequent increases to 100% over several years. This initiative is part of Washington's broader economic strategy, which allegedly aims to reduce dependence on imported drugs, enhance national security, and incentivize the relocation of pharmaceutical production to the US.

At the same time, a number of countries and companies may avoid harsh measures due to existing trade agreements. In particular, lower tariff restrictions are envisaged for some partners, including states in Europe and Asia. Experts note that such steps could seriously affect global drug supply chains, forcing pharmaceutical companies to choose between lowering prices, relocating production, or facing sharp cost increases when exporting to the US.

The new tariff policy is expected to increase pressure on the industry and may lead to market redistribution, as well as accelerate the localization of drug production in the world's largest economy. The document emerged on the anniversary of Trump's so-called "Liberation Day," when the president announced extensive new import tariffs against almost all countries worldwide, causing a stock market crash. Recall that in February of this year, the US president signed an executive order imposing an additional 10% tariff on imports of goods from all countries.

Source: podrobno.uz