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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MHLW No Longer Requires Japanese Comparability Data for Certain Biosimilars: Q&A Update
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on January 25 announced a revision to its Q&As for guidance on the quality, safety, and efficacy assurance of biosimilars. With the update, the regulator now no longer requires comparability data in…
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