Wednesday, May 13, 2026
VideoAdmin
NewsWhite
Australia says it won’t raise drug prices after Trump’s 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals imported into US
POLITICS
Unverified

Australia says it won’t raise drug prices after Trump’s 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals imported into US

By Tom McIlroy and Benita KolovosApril 3, 2026·Source: The Guardian·15 views

Share This Article

Health minister Mark Butler says federal government is ‘not negotiating’ when it comes to removing price protections on common medicationsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia will not cave in to pressure from pharmaceutical giants and the Trump administration by removing consumer price protections on common medications, the health minister, Mark Butler says.Donald Trump imposed a new 100% tariff on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the US overnight, Australian time, trying to force manufacturers to agree to drug-pricing deals or commit to making their products domestically. Continue reading...

Share This Article

Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the original article

Related Articles

Budget 2026 live updates: PM says opposition ‘reduced to a farce’ as government targeted over CGT; three Coalition MPs booted from question time
POLITICS

Budget 2026 live updates: PM says opposition ‘reduced to a farce’ as government targeted over CGT; three Coalition MPs booted from question time

<p>Albanese defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, which Bill Shorten says will give young people a ‘fighting chance’. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>See all our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/australian-budget-2026">Australia budget 2026</a> coverage

The Guardian·12h ago
Sources: 76ers president Morey out; Nurse to stay
POLITICS

Sources: 76ers president Morey out; Nurse to stay

Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the 76ers, who will continue with Nick Nurse as their coach.

ESPN·12h ago
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
POLITICS

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

A total of 18 US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

BBC News·12h ago
Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn
POLITICS

Cindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn

Democrats in Nebraska appear headed toward the Senate matchup they want, while their primary for a key House district was too close to call.

NY Times·14h ago