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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Susmed’s Insomnia App Up for PAFSC Review on December 19
A health ministry advisory organ will discuss whether to support approval for a digital therapeutic app for insomnia developed by Japanese health tech Susmed at its meeting on December 19. The app is designed to provide cognitive behavioral therapy, non-pharmacological…
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