Trump to Impose 50% Duty on Copper, 200% Levy on Pharmaceuticals
What’s Happening?
US President Donald Trump announced that his administration is planning to impose a 50% duty on copper imports and a 200% levy on imported pharmaceuticals.
“If they have to bring the pharmaceuticals into the country … they’re going to be tariffed at a very, very high rate,” Trump told reporters at the White House on July 8.
“We’ll give them a certain period of time to get their act together.”
The update comes as the US delays its deadline on reciprocal duties from July 9 to August 1.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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