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For decades, the free flow of medicines across borders “had the side effect of more or less providing manufacturers free rein to play tax games,” said Brad Setser, an economist at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Free flow of medicines across borders provided manufacturers free rein to play tax games according to Brad Setser
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Brad Setser
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{
    "topic": "Free flow of medicines",
    "effect": "Tax avoidance",
    "person": "Brad Setser",
    "organization": "Council on Foreign Relations"
}
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Trade Pharmaceuticals Tax
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM (3 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM (3 days ago)

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Tariffs Set to Hit Ireland, Where U.S. Drugmakers Play Tax Games
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/health/pharma-tariffs-ireland-taxes.html

US drugmakers using Ireland for tax advantages face billions in tariffs on European medicines. Shifting production to the US increases costs. The situation highlights tax strategies and their impact.

Pharmaceutical Industry
International Trade
Taxation
Ireland
United States
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