Tariffs have been a defining feature of US trade policy under President Donald Trump’s second administration. Since Trump unveiled his “reciprocal” tariff policy in April 2025, the landscape has shifted repeatedly.In February 2026, the US Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed…
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PMDA to Raise Its Service Fees, Up 28% for New Drug Reviews; MHLW Invites Public Opinions
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) started inviting public opinions on January 11 on a draft governmental ordinance that proposes to raise the application review fees of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). The draft ordinance proposes a…
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