Should the government exempt essential goods, like pharmaceuticals, from the 2025 tariff increases?

Yes, and extend exemptions to all critical supply chain items but review exemptions annually to encourage domestic production.

This question assumes that we should have tariffs at all. This is an unnecessary tax on the American Consumer when prices are already at record highs.

As the POTUS said himself, all the companies have to do is move into the United States to avoid the high tariffs. But recently the President has back tracked his actions and die down on the high tariffs.

No, but let consumers in very low income brackets pay less money for the essential goods (if there is an increase in consumer prices on the essential goods).

"Security Bridge Strategic Exemptions"
"Yes, but with a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes American lives while building domestic capacity. Essential pharmaceuticals and critical medical supplies get temporary exemptions with mandatory domestic production requirements - companies must invest tariff savings into U.S. manufacturing within 3 years or face retroactive penalties. Use exemption revenue to fund domestic pharmaceutical research and production facilities. For other critical supply chain items, create a tiered system: immediate exemptions for items where shortages could cause deaths or national security risks, with decreasing exemptions as domestic alternatives become viable. The goal isn't permanent dependency - it's ensuring Americans don't die while we rebuild our manufacturing base."

Maybe. I do not feel that I know enough about the topic to fully form an opinion. However, I feel that essential resources should be supported. Though, I could see it getting taken advantage of. I also just do not feel much or any support for the pharmaceutical industry.

Yes, but outline what should be considered essential so that companies don't label their products as "essential" to avoid paying tariffs.