Trump Administration Wants Tariffs On 49 China-Imported Medtech Products
Executive Summary
Citing China's "unfair trade practices on the forced transfer of US technology and intellectual property," the White House on April 3 proposed a 25% tariff on 49 types of Chinese medical devices, including products from advanced imaging units to hearing aids. Industry advocacy group AdvaMed says some members are "surprised and disappointed" by the inclusion of devices on the list.
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