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U.S. 100% tariffs on imported drugs start Oct. 1, 2025, threatening Australia’s low-cost drug program and global supply chains.
The U.S. Trump administration’s plan to impose a 100% tariff on imported branded pharmaceuticals starting October 1, 2025—unless manufacturers build U.S. facilities—threatens Australia’s $18 billion Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which keeps drug prices low.
The policy risks disrupting access to essential medicines, especially for vulnerable populations, and has caused sharp stock drops, though some companies like CSL and Pro Medicus say they are unaffected.
Global markets reacted with volatility, followed by rebounds, reflecting widespread concern over U.S. trade policy shifts and their impact on global supply chains and public health systems.
Los aranceles del 100% de Estados Unidos a los medicamentos importados comienzan el 1 de octubre de 2025, amenazando el programa de medicamentos de bajo costo de Australia y las cadenas de suministro globales.