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Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks

Last updated: September 26, 2025 3:37 am
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On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a significant set of import taxes effective October 1, imposing a 100% tax on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks.

Trump’s recent social media postings emphasized his unwavering commitment to tariffs, underscoring the new import taxes as an extension of the trade strategies initiated in August. This approach reflects the president’s belief that tariffs will curtail the federal budget deficit while bolstering domestic manufacturing efforts.

While the president did not outline a concrete legal rationale for these tariffs, he notably claimed on Truth Social that the levies on imported kitchen cabinets and sofas are essential “for National Security and other reasons.”

President Trump announced on Truth Social a 100% import tax on pharmaceutical drugs, along with 50% on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks starting Oct. 1. AP

The newly introduced tariffs introduce fresh uncertainty into the U.S. economy, where the stock market remains robust, yet concerns are rising regarding employment prospects and persistent inflation.

These tariffs might lead to increased costs for consumers, potentially resulting in higher prices and reduced hiring as economic data suggests this trend may already be developing.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently cautioned that rising goods prices are contributing to an uptick in inflation, indicating that increased costs for goods comprise “most” or possibly “all” of this year’s inflation surge.

Trump has pressed Powell to resign, advocating for the Federal Reserve to lower its benchmark interest rates more decisively since he believes inflation is no longer an issue.

<pAccording to Trump’s post on Truth Social, the pharmaceutical tariffs will not affect companies constructing manufacturing facilities in the U.S., specifically those “breaking ground” or “under construction.”

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However, it remains unclear how the tariffs would affect companies with existing manufacturing sites within the U.S.

In 2024, the United States imported nearly $233 billion worth of pharmaceutical and medicinal products, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The potential doubling of prices for certain medications could lead to significant voter backlash, especially as healthcare expenses, along with costs related to Medicare and Medicaid, may rise.

Pascal Chan, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s vice president for strategic policy and supply chains, warned that these tariffs could jeopardize Americans’ health by causing immediate price increases, stressing insurance systems, creating hospital shortages, and increasing the risk of patients having to ration or forego necessary medications.

Trump remarked on Truth Social that the taxes on kitchen cabinets and sofas are critical “for National Security and other reasons.” AP

The tariffs on cabinetry are likely to escalate costs for homebuilders at a time when many prospective buyers feel priced out due to a combination of housing shortages and elevated mortgage rates.

The National Association of Realtors indicated on Thursday that there are signs of easing price pressures, noting an 11.7% increase in sales listings in August compared to the previous year, although the median price for existing homes still stands at $422,600.

Trump also asserted that foreign-manufactured heavy trucks and components are adversely affecting domestic producers, necessitating protection.

“Large Truck Company Manufacturers, such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack Trucks, and others, will be shielded from an influx of outside competition,” Trump stated.

Despite the ongoing tariffs and rising inflation, Trump maintains that the issue of inflation is being exaggerated, with contradictory data suggesting otherwise. AP

Trump has long argued that tariffs are essential for compelling firms to invest more in U.S. manufacturing. He has downplayed concerns that importers would simply transfer the added costs to consumers, leading to price hikes.

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The president continues to assert that inflation is no longer a pressing concern for the U.S. economy, despite contrary indicators.

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The consumer price index has seen a 2.9% increase over the past year, up from an annual rate of 2.3% in April when Trump first initiated the sweeping import taxes.

Moreover, there is little evidence to suggest that these tariffs are fostering job creation in factories or stimulating further manufacturing facility construction.

Since April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has recorded a reduction of 42,000 jobs in manufacturing and a decrease of 8,000 jobs in the construction sector.

“There’s no inflation,” Trump told reporters on Thursday.

“We’re achieving tremendous success.”

Nonetheless, Trump also acknowledged that his tariffs on China negatively impacted American farmers, particularly in their soybean sales.

In His remarks on Thursday, the president promised to reroute tariff revenues to support the farmers affected by the trade conflict, mirroring actions taken during his first term in 2018 and 2019 when similar tariffs resulted in retaliatory measures impacting farmers.

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