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The U.S. is linked to pharmaceuticals through various international trade agreements and tariff policies, including exemptions for pharmaceutical products in deals with the EU, Japan, and South Korea [1], [2], [3], and the negotiation of tariff rates on these goods [4], [5]. Additionally, the U.S. has implemented specific Section 232 tariff modifications and retaliatory measures involving pharmaceuticals [6], [7], [8].
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 7 facts
claimThe United States agreed to exempt specific products from the reciprocal tariff rate under the U.S.-EU framework, including aircraft and aircraft parts, natural resources unavailable in the United States, and pharmaceutical products.
claimThe trade agreement between the United States and South Korea modifies the application of Section 232 sectoral tariffs on autos, auto parts, lumber, pharmaceuticals, timber, and wood derivatives, capping the rate at 15 percent to match the new baseline tariff.
claimThe United States will remove Section 232 tariffs on certain aircraft and aircraft parts from India, provide India with preferential tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for automotive parts, and negotiate tariffs on pharmaceuticals and ingredients once the pending Section 232 investigation is complete.
claimSouth Korea received exemptions from reciprocal tariffs on select products unavailable in the United States, specifically natural resources, pharmaceutical products, and certain aircraft and parts.
quoteOn January 26, 2026, President Donald Trump accused South Korea’s legislature of “not living up to its Deal with the United States,” and raised tariffs on imports of autos, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and all other reciprocal tariffs to 25 percent.
claimThe US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal allows for future negotiations to lower tariff rates on aluminum, pharmaceutical products, and steel.
claimJapan agreed to improve market access for cars, trucks, energy, rice, and other unspecified consumer and industrial goods in exchange for exemptions from reciprocal tariffs on select products unavailable in the United States and pharmaceutical products.
Transatlantic Trade, the Trump Disruption and the World ... - ECPS populismstudies.org 1 fact
accountThe European Union prepared retaliatory measures against the United States, including potential limits on US tariffs on automobiles and pharmaceuticals, which are two of the European Union's most valuable export products.