Trump’s chip tariffs threaten US medtech industry growth, says GlobalData - Electronic Products & Technology

Trump’s chip tariffs threaten US medtech industry growth, says GlobalData - Electronic Products & Technology

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed semiconductor tariffs could pose a serious threat to the growth of the US medical device industry, as over half of all devices depend on semiconductors (chips) to operate. With global supply chains under strain and costs rising, especially from Taiwan-based suppliers, the healthcare sector faces looming price increases that may hinder accessibility and slow market expansion, says GlobalData, a leading data …

China's tariffs are not expected to rescue the US medical supplies industry

Manufacturers of face masks, test gloves, and other disposable medical tools in the US have been severely impacted by cheap Chinese imports, especially during the COVID pandemic when exports were halted by Beijing. President Trump’s tariff announcement further unsettled the few companies producing protective gear in the US, leading to retaliatory measures by Beijing. Lloyd [...] Source The post China’s tariffs are not expected to rescue the US m…

Trump's chip tariffs may lead to even more overseas manufacturing to offset costs, not creating self-sufficiency; the US should focus on China's chip subsidies

Intuitive's trade war strategy holds lessons for other device developers

Intuitive Surgical’s approach to the global trade war set off by President Donald Trump’s import taxes could help other device developers and manufacturers navigate tariff turmoil. In 2024, Intuitive manufactured 98% of its robotic systems in the U.S., 70% of its endoscopes in Europe, and about 80% of its instruments and accessories in Mexico, CFO… The post Intuitive’s trade war strategy holds lessons for other device developers appeared first o…

Trump’s Semiconductor Tariffs Threaten to Affect US Medical Device Industry Growth, Says GlobalData - Semiconductor Digest

Donald Trump’s proposed semiconductor tariffs could pose a serious threat to the growth of the US medical device industry, as over half of all devices depend on semiconductors (chips) to operate.

Trump’s microchip tariff gambit set to price hike medical devices in US

Semiconductors are used in half of all medical devices, with impending tariffs on their import likely to impact the US medtech sector.The post Trump’s microchip tariff gambit set to price hike medical devices in US appeared first on Medical Device Network.