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U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks (www.cbsnews.com)

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Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. would impose a new round of tariffs, including a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on heavy trucks.

In social media posts to Truth Social, Mr. Trump said the new tariffs would take effect Oct. 1.

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[–] finitebanjo@piefed.world 26 points 1 month ago

TBH the cost of importing a truck with 30% added on top is still cheaper than having it made in the USA with 50% tariff on Aluminum and Steel.

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