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The White House announced new tariff actions on April 2, 2026, covering patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients plus steel, aluminum and copper imports. The metals changes began April 6, 2026, while the drug order uses a separate schedule and includes exemptions, country-specific rates and onshoring carve-outs.
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The White House announced new tariff actions on April 2, 2026, covering patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients plus steel, aluminum and copper imports. The metals changes began April 6, 2026, while the drug order uses a separate schedule and includes exemptions, country-specific rates and onshoring carve-outs.
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The White House announced new tariff actions on April 2, 2026, covering patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients plus steel, aluminum and copper imports. The metals changes began April 6, 2026, while the drug order uses a separate schedule and includes exemptions, country-specific rates and onshoring carve-outs.
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