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Explore how rising US tariffs on Chinese goods are reshaping healthcare costs, supply chains, and market strategies for pharma and medtech companies.
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How the US Tariff Impact is Reshaping the Healthcare Industry As the global trade landscape shifts, the healthcare industry-spanning pharma, medtech, & providers-is navigating a new wave of challenges. Here’s how tariffs are redefining cost structures, supply chains, and access
Pharma Industry Cost vs. Resilience Tariffs threaten access to low-cost generics, which rely on imports from India & China & already face shrinking margins Most US APIs are imported; tariffs raise costs & risk supply disruptions
Medical Devices Supply Chain & Profit Pressures Tariffs drive firms to diversify sourcing & invest in automation Cross-border manufacturing, especially with Mexico & China, is vulnerable to new levies
Providers & Patients Financial Strain Rising supply costs & delayed equipment upgrades burden hospitals, especially in rural areas
Corporate Strategy Operational Shifts Companies are expanding US manufacturing, investing in domestic capacity, and reconfiguring supply chains to reduce tariff exposure
Outlook Tariffs remain a top operational risk, accelerating supply chain transformation and regionalization across healthcare