Tariffs threaten a pharmaceuticals shortage, as 95% of ibuprofen comes from China

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The U.S. gets the vast majority of common, generic medications from China, meaning President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports could cause a shortage of key drugs. Generic drugs are affordable because of manufacturers’ razor-thin margins. Increased costs as a result of…

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