财联社·2025-09-26 07:06Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the announcement by President Trump regarding a new round of high tariffs on various imported products, particularly focusing on the pharmaceutical industry, which will see a 100% tariff on patented and branded drugs starting October 1, 2023, significantly higher than the previous 15% agreement with Europe [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Details and Market Reaction - The new tariffs include a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom sinks, a 30% tariff on imported furniture, and a 100% tariff on patented and branded drugs, with exemptions for companies that have manufacturing facilities "under construction" in the U.S. [1][2] - Following the announcement, the innovation drug index and various biotech ETFs saw declines of over 1%, with specific companies like Huahai Pharmaceutical and Baiyue Shenzhou experiencing stock price drops [2][3]. Group 2: Company Responses and Strategies - Many domestic pharmaceutical companies are assessing the impact of the new tariffs, with some indicating that their production capabilities in the U.S. may mitigate the effects. For instance, Huahai Pharmaceutical is evaluating whether its facilities meet the criteria for exemption [4][5]. - Major U.S. pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly have already invested significantly in expanding their domestic production capabilities, with Johnson & Johnson planning to invest approximately $20 billion in North Carolina and Eli Lilly announcing a $270 billion investment for new factories [3][4]. Group 3: Expert Opinions and Future Outlook - Industry experts suggest that the 100% tariff is politically motivated and may not significantly impact domestic innovative drug companies, as many already have manufacturing in the U.S. and the majority of their sales are through partnerships with multinational corporations [6][7]. - The anticipated implementation of a global drug pricing model by the U.S. government could further influence drug pricing and market dynamics, but experts believe that the overall impact on the domestic pharmaceutical industry will be limited [6][7].