Australia is very concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat to raise tariffs on pharmaceutical imports by up to 250% over the longer term, its health minister said on Thursday.

Trump said this week that the United States would first impose a “small” tariff on foreign-made drugs before hiking it to 150% within 18 months and eventually to 250% in an effort to boost domestic production.

Mark Butler said the plan would be a blow to producers such as CSL, opens new tab, Australia’s largest biotech company.

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    10 days ago

    Every action taken by our President Tiny Dick is, in a word, shit. However, amongst a stinking pile of nothing but shit, this one stinks to high heaven. It’s a well known fact we get charging fucking way too much for anything healthcare related, especially pharmaceuticals. And now we’re even more fucked. All because everyone in the world knows that of all the world leaders that have ever lived, or will live, his dick is by far the tiniest. 🤬🤮

    Edit: Please don’t make me eat (more) shit, btw! I mean, c’mon, just look at how much shit this jackass is forcing down our throats already. 😔