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Originally published by Citizen DigitalSeptember 27, 2025
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Trump slaps new US tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture
The latest salvo, which Trump said was to protect the U.S. manufacturing industry and national security, follows wide-ranging duties on trading partners of up to 50% and other targeted levies on impor.....
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced extensive new import tariffs, including 100% duties on branded drugs and 25% levies on heavy-duty trucks, effective October 1. This move aims to protect the U.S. manufacturing industry and national security, rekindling trade uncertainty after a period of relative calm.
- The new tariffs include a 100% duty on branded drugs and 25% on heavy-duty trucks, alongside 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 30% on upholstered furniture.
- The announcement by Trump on Truth Social did not specify if the new levies would be in addition to existing national tariffs, despite recent trade deals capping tariffs for specific products.
- The **U.S. Chamber of Commerce** had urged against new truck tariffs, arguing that the top import sources (Mexico, Canada, Japan, Germany, and Finland) pose no threat to U.S. national security.
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