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 Employees Shaken by Teva’s Divestment Plan, Soft Landing Wanted on Supply Front
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ announcement last month to walk away from the Japanese generic business sent shockwaves among its Japanese employees, with Teva Takeda Pharma bearing the brunt of the abrupt decision. The Japan unit has just swung back to profit…
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