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United States of America: Commerce Department initiates a Section 232 investigation into national security risks of pharmaceutical imports

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01 Apr 2025

In April 2025, the US Department of Commerce launched a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and related derivative products.

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Updated: 26 Sep 2025
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Recent update from 26 Sep 2025:

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On 26 September 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via his social media account that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on any branded or patented Ph...

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