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Trump Unveils 100% Drug Tariff, New Duties on Trucks and Home Goods Effective Oct. 1

The posts listed rates, leaving product scopes, tariff codes and enforcement steps unclear.

Overview

  • The plan imposes a 100% tariff on brand‑name or patented pharmaceutical imports starting October 1.
  • Drugmakers avoid the 100% levy if they are building a U.S. manufacturing plant, defined as construction started or under way.
  • Heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States face a 25% tariff, with no model‑level details specified.
  • Imports of kitchen and bathroom cabinets and related products will be taxed at 50%, and furniture and upholstered items at 30%.
  • Trump announced the measures on Truth Social, citing national security and an influx of imports, while offering no formal implementing orders.