On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to impose tariffs on imported pharmaceutical products. This announcement caused drugmaker stocks, including Merck, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer, to fall.
Trump's statement signals a renewed political and trade risk for the pharmaceutical industry, which had recently seen medicines exempted from new tariffs. The potential for tariffs could lead to increased production costs and higher drug prices for consumers.
This development creates uncertainty for Merck's global supply chain and profitability, particularly for products manufactured internationally. The industry is likely to continue lobbying against such tariffs, emphasizing their potential negative impact on patient access and healthcare costs.
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