Healthcare industry groups and analysts are reeling after President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff policy that could impact global supply chains for everything from needles and catheters to diagnostic tests and glucose sensors. The import taxes are set to impact a broad array of materials necessary for healthcare delivery, said Kevin Holloran, senior director and sector leader of the not-for-profit healthcare group at Fitch Ratings. Prices could rise for medical instruments, including syringes and diagnostic tools, and equipment, such as X-ray machines and personal protective equipment.
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