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Apr 07, 2026 | Pharma Tariffs Hit 100% with Major Loopholes; Gilead's $3.15B Tubulis ADC Deal
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100% tariffs on branded drug imports took effect — but thecarve-outs may matter more than the rate. Gilead acquires ADC maker Tubulis for $3.15B upfront (up to $5B), Merck launches its $6B Terns tender offer after cutting the bid by $1B on data concerns, and Novo Nordisk rolls out Wegovy HD7.2mg nationwide. Plus FDA Commissioner Makary's FY2027 budget proposals and Corbus secures its CRB-701 registration path.
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