President Donald Trump has announced a new 100 per cent tariff unless businesses start building plants in the US.

Mr Trump said that from October 1, branded or patented pharmaceutical products would be hit with a 100 per cent tariff, with businesses only able to avoid the tax if they are “breaking ground” in the US.

“Starting October 1st, 2025, we will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America,” he announced on Truth Social.

“’IS BUILDING’ will be defined as, “breaking ground” and/or “under construction.”

“There will, therefore, be no Tariff on these Pharmaceutical Products if construction has started.”

The new tax threatens the Australian pharmaceutical industry, which

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