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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Sumitomo Dainippon Aims at 100 Billion Yen Sales from “Frontier Business,” Making Challenge Beyond Drugs
A growing number of drug makers are attempting to diversify their businesses by expanding into non-pharmaceutical sectors. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma, which is one of these companies, aims to establish its “frontier business” as a growth engine of its midterm business…
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