US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates Indian concern over new generic drug import tariffs. These tariffs will rise significantly after August 1, 2026, impacting imports. The issue was not raised during his discussions with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. However, the matter might have been discussed with other US administration members. Both nations also underscored concluding an interim bilateral trade arrangement.

In 2025, India exported USD 9.7 billion worth of pharmaceuticals to the US, accounting for 38 per cent of its total global pharma exports of USD 25.8 billion. | India News

US President Trump announced a two-year tariff exemption for imported generic medicines, warning of steep 200% duties if production doesn't shift to the US afterward.

Donald Trump's proposed up to 200% tariff on generic drug imports has raised concerns for Indian pharma companies, but industry experts say the long-term impact may be limited.…

NEW DELHI: India's $30-billion pharma industry is staring at a fresh challenge after US President Donald Trump announced that generic medicines imported into the US would face…