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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Nichi-Iko to Leverage Synergies of Integration with Elmed Eisai: Sales Head
Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical is off to a new start making the former Elmed Eisai its wholly owned subsidiary on April 1. To maximize the benefits of integration, the Japanese generic major has revamped its organization and drastically reshuffled its personnel. How…
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