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Pharma Supply Chains in the Crossfire

How tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are reshaping pharmaceutical logistics

  • May 5, 2026

  • 8 min

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Pharmaceutical supply chains are facing unprecedented challenges due to a US Supreme Court ruling that limits the President's authority to impose tariffs under the IEEPA. This ruling has created uncertainty for companies navigating compliance complexities amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly around the Middle East, affecting costs and clinical trials. Logistics experts like Dan Bell emphasize the need for operational agility and proactive procurement strategies to mitigate financial impacts. Companies must assess their supply chain networks, using bonded warehouses strategically while planning for future tariffs and potential reimbursements.

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Pharma Supply Chains in the Crossfire

  • May 5, 2026

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