{US} Becton Dickinson (BDX: Baa2/ BBB / BBB): Tariff Protection

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Medical devices are deemed nationally important in the White House’s new war on Chinese imports. Tariffs on syringes and needles will be 50% (from 0%).

{https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/14/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-to-protect-american-workers-and-businesses-from-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/#:~:text=The%20tariff%20rates%20on%20syringes,%25%20to%2025%25%20in%202026.}