President Donald Trump has announced hefty new import taxes, targeting 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and 25% on heavy trucks from October 1.

The decision reflects Trump's continued belief in tariffs as tools for shrinking the government's budget deficit and bolstering domestic manufacturing. However, the federal measures have sparked concerns about potential inflation spikes and economic sluggishness, which could follow the increased costs and uncertainties faced by domestic employers.

Fears are rising about these tariffs inadvertently boosting inflation, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated rising goods prices are fuelling the inflation rates seen this year. This sentiment is echoed across industry ledgers, as sector

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