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Sep 8, 2026

Sandoz CEO warns Trump generic drug tariffs would raise costs for American patients

The CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz cautioned that President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on generic drugs would ultimately be paid by American patients, as manufacturers could pass increased costs onto consumers.

Sep 8, 2026·1 source
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Sandoz CEO warns Trump generic drug tariffs would raise costs for American patients

The CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz cautioned that President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on generic drugs would ultimately be paid by American patients, as manufacturers could pass increased costs onto consumers.

Sep 8, 2026·1 source
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Jul 24, 2026

Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor Enforcement Claims

The Trump administration announced tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over alleged failures to enforce forced labor import bans. The duties will take effect at the same moment temporary 10% global tariffs expire, although a senior administration official disputed describing them as a direct replacement.

Jul 24, 2026·9 sources
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  • ▪Sandoz became an independent company in 2023 after Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis spun off its generics and biosimilars business
  • ▪Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor stated on September 8, 2026, that generic drug manufacturers could be forced to raise prices or stop supplying some medicines if tariffs are implemented
  • ▪On September 8, 2026, Sandoz announced plans to expand its biosimilars portfolio to more than 100 products by 2040, up from 13 products currently

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