Published on, Sept. 26 -- September 26, 2025 5:46 PM

The United States has announced a 100% tariff on Indian pharmaceutical imports, deepening trade tensions between the two countries. US President Donald Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social. The new tariff will take effect from October 1. However, Trump said companies opening drug manufacturing plants in the US will be exempt. He cited national security as the main reason for the decision.

India is among the world's largest exporters of generic medicines, and the move could hit its economy hard. According to Indian media, India exports around $10 billion worth of pharmaceutical products to the US annually. More than one-third of medicines used in the U...