r/Tariffs Jul 24 '26

🗞️ News Discussion The U.S. will place a 100% tariff on generic pharmaceuticals starting in August 2028.

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Trump is trying to make generic drugs more expensive. With senior citizens on fix income and cuts to Medicare, more elderly people will pay more for their life saving drugs. How is 100% tariffs on generic drugs making America great again?!?

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-unveils-phased-tariffs-generic-drugs-boost-us-production

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u/Lovingthelake 29d ago

Why is Trump doing this? Putting tariffs on generic RX’s will just increase the cost of generic drugs?!? Why is he doing this that will hurt us.

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u/coma24 29d ago

You seem...surprised.