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Why Indian pharma isn't scared of a 100% tariff (yet)

Jul 28, 2026 ยท 17m

Topics discussed

Trump's 100% generic drug tariff announcement and market reaction Why the market is panicking despite a two-year delay Tariff timeline, escalation to 200%, and policy context Podcast introduction and listener survey request Impact on consumers: price hikes and supply shortages Economic data: cost of generics vs. patented drugs Previous tariff refunds and household financial burden Indian pharma companies positioned to benefit from tariffs Why shifting manufacturing to the US is impractical China's dominance in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) History of previous tariff announcements and market dips Conclusion: Who ultimately bears the burden? Outro and subscription promotion
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