World

Trump says US will soon announce tariffs on pharmaceutical imports

The tariff will incentivise drug companies to move their operations to the U.S.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 09 Apr 2025 9:25AM

Trump says US will soon announce tariffs on pharmaceutical imports
“Semiconductor companies don't need the money” – April 9, 2025

UNITED STATES President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. will soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports, Reuters reported today

Speaking to an event at the National Republican Congressional Committee, Trump said the tariff will incentivize drug companies to move their operations to the U.S.

Trump also said he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company it would pay a tax of up to 100 percent if it didn't build its plants in the United States.

Speaking to an event at the Republican National Congressional Committee, Trump criticised former president Joe Biden's administration for providing a US$6.6 billion grant to TSMC's U.S. unit for semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona, saying semiconductor companies don't need the money. – April 9, 2025

Spotlight

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Netizens voice concern, call for increased enforcement, crackdowns on scammers

Malaysia

Seven Yemenis arrested over dangerous stunt on KL road

Malaysia

UMNO gives state leaders mandate to negotiate electoral pacts

Malaysia

Sultan Selangor warns against greed, abuse of trust

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Form Six students to get allowance from 2027

Malaysia

Desa ParkCity deaths: Wife believed to be victim of love scam, say cops

Malaysia

Saravanan's letter will be referred to MACC, relevant authorities - PM Anwar

Malaysia

Thirteen arrested after teen girl dies in suspected gang-related road attack in Kulai

You may be interested

World

US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran conflict drags on

World

Nepal seeks specialist foreign aid as glacier-triggered flood death toll hits 633

World

US to press G20 allies to cut remaining economic ties with Iran

World

Thailand warns ‘problematic’ foreigners face deportation under tougher rules

World

Landslide lake overflows on Nepal-China border renews fears of another deadly flood

World

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, including end to regional war

World

Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘state terrorism’ as Hormuz standoff deepens