05-Apr-18, Radiology Business
The US government has proposed tariffs on more than a thousand products imported from China, including medical imaging equipment.
President Donald Trump signed an executive memorandum to impose tariffs on up to USD60 bn in Chinese imports, calling it “the first of many” actions he would be taking against China for what his administration views as unfair trade practices.
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The proposed action involves "an additional duty of 25 percent". Medical imaging equipment appears on the list several times, including "Computed tomography apparatus based on the use of x-rays," "Apparatus based on the use of x-rays for dental uses (other than computed tomography apparatus)," "Electromagnets used for MRI" and more.