The Daily Aus Headlines: Trump to impose 100% pharma tariff from 1 Oct
Sep 26, 2025
Donald Trump has stirred controversy with a dramatic announcement of a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports starting October 1. In a gripping situation, a Qantas flight issued a mayday call due to concerns about a possible fire in the cargo hold, though initial findings are reassuring. Excitement is brewing in Victoria as fans gear up for the AFL Grand Final featuring Geelong and Brisbane. Meanwhile, dinosaur enthusiasts will be thrilled by the discovery of a new Megaraptor species in Patagonia, marking a significant find in paleontology.
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US 100% Pharma Tariff Announced
- Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported branded or patented pharmaceuticals starting 1 October.
- Foreign firms with US manufacturing facilities are exempt, which alters global supply incentives.
Exemption Favours Onshore Manufacturing
- The exemption for foreign companies that build manufacturing in the US shifts incentives toward onshore production.
- Australia's $2 billion in pharma exports to the US could face disruption depending on company footprints.
Qantas Mid-Air Mayday, Safe Landing
- A Qantas Sydney–Auckland flight made a mid-air mayday call over a suspected cargo-hold fire and landed safely in Auckland.
- All 162 passengers reported no injuries and Qantas said preliminary checks suggest there was no fire.