Group 1 - The Trump administration is initiating national security investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and medical devices, which may lead to future tariffs on these products [1] - In the medical sector, the products under scrutiny include prescription drugs, syringes, and imported medical equipment such as wheelchairs, pacemakers, and insulin pumps [1] - The Commerce Department is soliciting feedback from affected companies to assess whether domestic production can satisfy US demand [1] Group 2 - There is a growing concern about potential shortages in critical medical supplies, emphasizing the need for increased manufacturing within the United States [2]

特朗普政府已对机器人、工业机械和医疗设备的进口启动国家安全调查。此举可能为新关税的出台铺 路，并推高消费者、医院及制造商的成本。专家警告，对医疗设备和防护装备的潜在关税可能增加医院 和患者的成本，导致关键设备获取难度加大、医疗服务可及性降低。代表医疗技术与设备制造商的行业 组织AdvaMed首席执行官Scott Whitaker表示："医疗技术供应链负责人已多次表达对供应链的担忧，我 们承受不起推高患者医疗成本或医疗体系成本的后果。实际情况是，新增成本大部分将由纳税人资助的 医疗项目承担，如联邦医疗保险（Medicare）、医疗补助（Medicaid）和退伍军人健康管理局（Veterans Health Administration）。"今年以来，医院行业组织也持续发出警告，称更高关税可能损害医疗服务质 量。美国医院协会首席执行官Rick Pollack在4月曾表示："这些关键设备（其中许多依赖国际采购）的 供应若出现中断，有可能对患者诊疗造成干扰。" ...