Trump Announces New Tariffs of Up to 100% on Medications, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks, Promising to Protect U.S. Industry for National Security

Written by Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges

Published on 25/09/2025 at 21:11

Trump anuncia tarifas de até 100% sobre medicamentos, móveis e caminhões pesados, prometendo proteger empregos e a indústria dos EUA por segurança nacional.

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Measure Also Affects Furniture and Heavy Trucks, Justified by National Security and External Competition Defense.

The American president Donald Trump announced new tariffs of up to 100% on imported medications, as well as furniture and heavy trucks, as highlighted by g1. The measure, which takes effect on October 1, was presented as a response to the “flood” of foreign products in the United States and a way to strengthen domestic industry.

In the case of pharmaceutical products, the highest tariff applies to brand-name or patented medications. Trump stated that companies already building factories in U.S. territory will be exempt from the charge, as they would be contributing to job creation and productive self-sufficiency.

Heavy Trucks Enter the Protection List

Another group affected is heavy trucks, which will face a 25% import tariff. Trump said the measure aims to protect traditional manufacturers like Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Freightliner against what he called “unfair competition.”

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According to the president, the financial health of truck drivers is also at stake. “We need our truck drivers to be financially healthy and strong, for several reasons. But above all, for national security reasons,” he declared on his social media.

Furniture, Kitchens, and Bathrooms Also Face Impact

Trump also confirmed tariffs of 50% on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and associated items, as well as 30% on furniture and upholstery in general. The argument is similar to that applied to medications and trucks: the need to contain the massive influx of imported products and ensure space for domestic production.

According to g1, Trump stated that the measure is essential to preserve jobs and prevent strategic sectors from becoming vulnerable to external pressures. For him, “this is not just about the economy, but about national security.”

Expected Impact and Global Repercussions

The announcement resonates in a context of ongoing trade tensions between the United States and major exporters, especially China. High tariffs may raise the costs of medications and consumer goods for Americans, but they also serve as a political signal to defend local industry, one of the cornerstones of Trump’s economic agenda.

In the medium term, there are expectations of reactions from trade partners and possible disputes in international bodies. Nevertheless, the U.S. government bets that the measure will be well received domestically, especially by industrial sectors that feel threatened by foreign competition.

The tariff tightening announced by Trump may protect jobs and local industries, but it is also likely to increase costs for businesses and consumers in the U.S. Do you believe these tariffs are really effective in strengthening the American economy or could they end up harming the population? Share your opinion in the comments, we want to hear from those closely following this debate.

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Trump Announces New Tariffs of Up to 100% on Medications, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks, Promising to Protect U.S. Industry for National Security

Measure Also Affects Furniture and Heavy Trucks, Justified by National Security and External Competition Defense.

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