Trump announces 0% tariff on generic medicines for two years; 200% thereafter

Trump said the move was intended to encourage companies to manufacture generic medicines domesticallyUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a phased tariff regime on imported generic medicines, saying they will continue to enter the United States duty-free for two years and then steep tariff hikes aimed at bringing pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the country.Announcing the policy, Trump said the move was intended to encourage companies to manufacture generic medicines domestically."Effective August 1st, 2026, all Generic Drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a TARIFF of ZERO PERCENT for a two year period of time, after which the TARIFF will be raised to 100% for a one year period of time, and 200% thereafter. This is done in order to RESHORE Generic