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Trump's Tariff Threat Shakes Indian Pharma

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-20T11:25:03.597671+05:30

- Trump's proposed 25% tariff on pharmaceutical imports sent shockwaves through the market, causing significant drops in stock prices of major Indian drug manufacturers. - Indian pharma companies, heavily reliant on US exports, face potential profitability impacts if tariffs are imposed, though they hope to pass costs to consumers. - Industry experts remain optimistic, citing India's cost advantage and strong US-India ties as potential mitigating factors. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/trump-s-tariffs-on-pharma-will-hurt-both-india-us-12945783.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/market/uncertainty-looms-for-indian-drugmakers-as-trump-threatens-25-import-tariffs-11739952991140.html)

Trump's proposed 25% tariff on pharmaceutical imports sent shockwaves through the market, causing significant drops in stock prices of major Indian drug manufacturers.
Indian pharma companies, heavily reliant on US exports, face potential profitability impacts if tariffs are imposed, though they hope to pass costs to consumers.
Industry experts remain optimistic, citing India's cost advantage and strong US-India ties as potential mitigating factors.

Source: Moneycontrol, Mint