Asian Pharma Stocks Drop Following New Tariffs Imposed by Trump
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 26 2025
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Source: WSJ
Impact on Asian Markets: Pharmaceutical stocks in Asian markets declined following President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, particularly a 100% tariff on drugs from companies not building manufacturing plants in the U.S.
Tariff Implementation Date: The new tariff will take effect on October 1st, 2025, as stated by Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, although specific details were not provided.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
