Aluminum, steel tariffs expected to impact medical devices

The Trump administration’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports is expected to impact the medical device industry. 

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According to the American Hospital Association, steel and aluminum are essential materials in the production of a range of medical devices, including surgical instruments, prosthetics, implants, crutches, wheelchairs, plates and screws. 

The White House said in a Feb. 11 fact sheet that measures aim “to protect America’s critical steel and aluminum industries, which have been harmed by unfair trade practices and global excess capacity.”

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