Tariffs hit science labs: Trump levies raise cost of supplies

Tariffs hit science labs: Trump levies raise cost of supplies

Import taxes on staples such as microscopes, glassware and computer chips will affect institutions already feeling financial strain. Import taxes on staples such as microscopes, glassware and computer chips will affect institutions already feeling financial strain.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of 'unilateral bullying' but keeps communication channels open. The authorities had already launched stimulus measures for domestic consumption, foreseeing difficulties in exports, but now they will also have to deal with the repercussions of the strong tariffs imposed also on Southeast Asia. The hypothesis of a free trade area with Japan and South Korea.

AdvaMed repeats call for tariff exemption as new levies threaten healthcare supply chain

Lobby groups like AdvaMed and the American Hospital Association have so far failed to get medical devices and critical supplies carved out from the Trump administration’s tariffs.

China's Ministry of Commerce condemned the US tariffs and promised "firm countermeasures."

US President Donald Trump's actions are expected to have a massive impact on the entire supply chain

China is fiercely opposed to new tariffs on imports of goods announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. At the same time, Beijing announced the adoption of countermeasures to protect interests. In Taiwan, the tariffs were described as unreasonable, in Japan as regrettable, and in Australia as unjustified, foreign news agencies reported.