美对医疗设备等启动国家安全调查 专家：潜在关税或增加医患成本

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration has initiated a national security investigation into the imports of robots, industrial machinery, and medical devices, potentially paving the way for new tariffs that could increase costs for consumers, hospitals, and manufacturers [1] Industry Impact - Experts warn that potential tariffs on medical devices and protective equipment may raise costs for hospitals and patients, leading to increased difficulty in obtaining critical equipment and reduced accessibility to medical services [1] - The CEO of AdvaMed, Scott Whitaker, stated that medical technology supply chain leaders have repeatedly expressed concerns about supply chain issues, emphasizing that the added costs will largely be borne by taxpayer-funded medical programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Health Administration [1] - The American Hospital Association has consistently warned that higher tariffs could compromise the quality of medical services, with CEO Rick Pollack noting that disruptions in the supply of critical equipment, many of which rely on international procurement, could interfere with patient care [1]