On Wednesday, Sen.
Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on the Trump administration to increase tariffs on Chinese generic drug manufacturers, citing alleged forced labor practices and concerns about pharmaceutical safety.
Scott Calls For Tariffs On Chinese Drug Makers Scott criticized China’s pharmaceutical industry in a post on X, arguing that stronger trade measures are needed to address alleged human rights violations and protect American patients.
"We know COMMUNIST CHINA uses Uyghur SLAVE LABOR," Scott wrote.
He added, "We know they make more dangerous generic drugs than the ones we produce here.
