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

Trump’s 2025 tariff policy initially exempted certain goods, like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, from the 10% baseline and reciprocal tariffs. The administration aims to protect U.S. industries, but debates persist over whether exemptions undermine the strategy or prevent shortages and price spikes worldwide.

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Yes
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6%
Yes, and extend exemptions to all critical supply chain items
1%
No, exemptions weaken the goal of reshoring manufacturing
4%
Yes, but review exemptions annually to encourage domestic production
1%
No, all imports should face tariffs to ensure fair competition

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 @B4SBJL7 from Idaho  answered…3wks3W

There should not be a tariff war going on in the first place, but if there are tariff's essentials should be exempt.

 @8BP8QFF  from Virginia  answered…3wks3W

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.

 @B596NB2 from Illinois  answered…6 days6D

he should honestly drop them all, he's just bulding tensions with Canada and Mexico mainly but theres other countries that he's screwing over.

 @B58JJKS from Kansas  answered…7 days7D

No and make sure pharmaceuticals are available to everyone and make sure a pharmaceutical amendment is passed on the Equal Trade Deficit Deal

 @B58JCCR from Texas  answered…7 days7D

Yes they should, the pharmaceutical company is a shame. The cost of prescription medication is unbelievable even with the so called insurance.

 @B576N8S from New York  answered…1wk1W

Yes, and reevaluate all tariffs that have been applied to make sure they are fair and logical for everyone.

 @B56WCLQ from Illinois  answered…1wk1W

there shouldn't be any mass tariffs being implemented, and shouldnt be any that are directed to essential goods

 @B569DM8 from Pennsylvania  answered…1wk1W

No, People don't have to pay extra for medicine that either benefits them or saves their life as long as they're not using them to get high

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