- Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on medical supplies, including syringes, personal protective equipment, and potentially pharmaceuticals, which could disrupt supply chains and raise patient care costs. While no major shortages or price spikes have occurred yet, reliance on imports, especially from China, poses a risk, particularly for items like enteral syringes facing tariffs as high as 245%. Though some hospitals are protected by long-term contracts, experts warn that once stockpiles dwindle and contracts expire, rising costs could hit hard, especially for rural providers. The American Hospital Association reports that most health care leaders expect at least a 15% increase in hospital costs due to tariffs in the coming months. (Article here)