US tariff on Australian pharmaceuticals

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Description

Interview regarding pharmaceutical benefits scheme and potential impacts of announcements about 250% tariff because of perceived restrictions on sales of US medicines in Australia

Subject

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Cost of living

 

Period7 Aug 2025

Media contributions

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Media contributions

  • TitleAustralia defends affordable medicine scheme against US tariffs
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletSeven News
    Media typeTelevision
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date7/08/25
    DescriptionThe Australian government is defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) against threats from the United States to impose tariffs on imported medicines. The PBS aims to make essential medications more affordable for Australians, and the government is adamant that it will not negotiate changes to the scheme.
    Producer/AuthorTim Lester
    URLhttps://7news.com.au/video/politics
    PersonsMark Morgan
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