US Trade Rep Cuts 22 China-Made Devices From Tariffs List, But Retains 27
Executive Summary
While the Trump administration appears to have been partially persuaded by industry arguments that a host of China-made medtech items do not belong on a list of items earmarked for a 25% tariff starting July 6, there are still 27 devices – or accessories – that remain.
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