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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Japan Drug Makers Vetting Impact as Trump Unveils Tariff Details
Major Japanese drug makers are assessing the potential impact of newly announced US tariffs on pharmaceuticals, saying they are still reviewing the details of the policy and its implications. Takeda Pharmaceutical said it is “closely examining the US announcement and…
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