The Indian generics and biosimilars manufacturing industry, which accounts for about half of the global generics supply to the US, is concerned about US President Donald Trump’s intention to impose tariffs of “25% or higher” on pharmaceutical, automobile and semiconductor imports.
US Import Tariffs: With 25% Threat, Indian Industry Reads Between Trump Lines
About Half Of Generics Supply From India
US President Trump’s threat of a “25% or higher” import tariff on pharmaceuticals sends ripples through an already uncertain environment. With about half of generics sourced from India, captains of industry read between the lines

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