AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Pharma Tariffs, but With a Twist: The U.S. Commerce Department says “specialty pharmaceutical” products (including orphan drugs, nuclear medicines, plasma therapies, fertility drugs, cell/gene therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates) can qualify for a 0% tariff under Section 232—but eligibility isn’t automatic and depends on product-level details and qualifying trade/security frameworks. Liechtenstein in the Mix: Liechtenstein is listed among eligible jurisdictions for the zero-tariff treatment, alongside Switzerland and the EU, as the wider 100% tariff expansion hits mid-sized and smaller drugmakers from Sept. 29. EFTA-India Trade Check-In: India and EFTA (including Liechtenstein) will review the TEPA deal at an October summit, aiming to unblock market access and investment after export declines. Rare Disease Breakthrough in Europe: The European Commission granted marketing authorization for NEZGLYAL® (leriglitazone) for childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), with a first launch expected in Germany. Digital Identity Milestone: A look back at how .eu became everyday European internet infrastructure—relevant for Liechtenstein’s online presence. Healthcare Staffing Rule Shift: Ireland plans a temporary relaxation of the “50:50 rule” for non-EEA workers to ease healthcare staffing shortages.
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