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STAT+: Trump administration prepares 100% tariffs on some imported drugs

JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images By Daniel PayneApril 1, 2026 Washington Correspondent...

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Daniel Payne

Apr 02, 2026

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STAT+: Trump administration prepares 100% tariffs on some imported drugs
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Daniel Payne reports on how the health industry and Washington influence and impact each other. He joined STAT in 2025 after covering health care at POLITICO. You can reach Daniel on Signal at danielp.100.



WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has prepared an order that would impose a 100% tariff on imports of patented medications and their active ingredients, according to a draft obtained by STAT.





The tariffs could be announced as soon as Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Bloomberg, which first reported on some of the order’s details, also said the announcement could come Thursday. It’s possible that the timeline or details of the plans could change.

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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.




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