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Will India's pharma cos face an economic storm?
Published 22 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis The United States is set to implement a phased approach to tariffs on generic drug imports, beginning at zero percent and escalating to one
Synopsis The United States is set to implement a phased approach to tariffs on generic drug imports, beginning at zero percent and escalating to one hundred percent, eventually reaching two hundred percent by 2028. This strategy is designed to foster the onshoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing. India, a significant supplier, could experience considerable repercussions, though it will benefit from a grace period of two years.
Published: July 22, 2026 โข 12:30 PM IST ยท Updated: July 22, 2026 โข 1:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The United States is set to implement a phased approach to tariffs on generic drug imports, beginning at zero percent and escalating to one hundred percent, eventually reaching two hundred percent by 2028. This strategy is designed to foster the onshoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
India, a significant supplier, could experience considerable repercussions, though it will benefit from a grace period of two years.