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Australia maintains drug prices despite Trump's 100% tariff on imports

2 days ago

Australia will not raise drug prices despite Donald Trump's implementation of a 100% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals. Health Minister Mark Butler affirmed the government is ‘not negotiating’ on price protections under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The decision comes as American consumers face the highest medication costs globally, complicating trade relations.

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