[Correspondence] The impact of US tariff hikes on health care

The recent escalation of US trade policies, characterised by steep tariff increases on imports from China and other nations,1 threatens to destabilise not only global supply chains but also public health systems worldwide. US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals in an address on April 8, 2025.2 The chain reaction of tariff hikes on health care needs more attention globally.