Trump imposes 100 percent tariff on imported patented drugs effective immediately

The Trump administration imposed a 100 percent tariff on imports of patented drugs, effective immediately, with Australian pharmaceuticals facing the highest rate. However, CSL, Australia's largest biotech firm, will be exempt due to its production in the U.S. and plasma-derived therapies. The new tariffs aim to boost domestic pharmaceutical production and lower costs for American consumers.

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