Trump unveils tariffs on drugs, trucks and cabinets
Tariffs include a 100% levy on branded drugs manufactured abroad, 25% on heavy-duty trucks, and 50% on kitchen and bathroom cabinets, according to posts on Truth Social.
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a broad new wave of tariffs targeting pharmaceutical imports, heavy-duty trucks and home furnishings, saying the measures are meant to protect American manufacturers and jobs. The moves come as part of a continuing push to recalibrate U.S. trade policy and boost domestic production.
Under the plan, branded drugs manufactured outside the United States would face a 100% levy, heavy-duty trucks would be taxed 25%, and kitchen and bathroom cabinets — along with some other furniture — would bear a 50% tariff. Trump described the measures as a response to what he called a flood of these products imported from outside the United States. He posted the announcements on Truth Social, asserting that the duties would shield American manufacturers from what he termed unfair foreign competition.
The tariffication on trucks and cabinets complements the drug duty, which applies to branded medicines produced abroad. Trump said the truck tariff is designed to protect U.S. manufacturers from unfair competition and would help lift domestic brands such as Peterbilt and Mack Trucks. He framed the cabinet levies as a response to high import levels that he argued hurt local furniture makers.
The scope of the newfound tariffs covers more than 90 countries and follows a broader sequence of duties that Trump has pursued in recent years as part of his manufacturing-focused economic agenda. The policy shift arrives despite longstanding criticism from U.S. businesses and industry groups urging the White House to refrain from additional tariff increases, with concerns about higher prices for consumers and disruptions to supply chains.
Industry observers note that the announcements mark another evolution in the administration’s approach to trade, expanding the range of sectors hit by protective measures while arguing that the measures will pressure foreign producers to increase investment in the United States. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the specifics of the tariffs or their potential retaliation risks, but supporters say the policy signals a commitment to rebalancing trade relations and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity.
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As the administration rolls out the tariffs, analysts and companies will be watching for how other countries respond and how the new duties might affect prices for domestically produced goods and for imported materials used in manufacturing. The policy underscores a continuing national debate over how best to balance protecting domestic jobs with maintaining affordable consumer prices and stable supply chains in a globally integrated economy.