Trump Administration Threatens High Tariffs on Generic Drugs
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Donald Trump, Apotex Inc., Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association
United States, Canada
July 21, 2026
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President Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on generic drugs starting August 1, 2028, rising to 200% the following year. The policy aims to force the reshoring of pharmaceutical production to the United States. The move is expected to significantly impact Canada, which exports a large volume of generic drugs to the U.S.
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