Trump's tariffs cloud the future of a medical wonder
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The imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration is creating challenges for global manufacturers, particularly in the medical device sector. Companies like Siemens Healthineers, which have high-end products like the Naeotom Alpha scanner, face increased costs and supply chain disruptions due to tariffs. With 40% of their sales dependent on exports to the U.S., the tariffs could deter foreign innovation in healthcare technologies, potentially compromising advancements that have taken years to develop.
The imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration has left medical device manufacturers like Siemens Healthineers grappling with potential increased costs and supply chain disruptions.
As exports to the U.S. market account for 40% of their sales, the impact of tariffs could deter foreign innovation and investment in crucial healthcare technologies.
Read at The Washington Post
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