1. United States
2. Ga.
3. Letter

This letter is a formal communication from a constituent in Lilburn, GA, urging their representative to oppose the proposed 100% tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The author acknowledges the goal of strengthening domestic manufacturing but argues that a 100% tariff is an overly drastic measure with immediate, severe negative consequences for the American healthcare system. The core arguments against the tariffs are: * Explosion in Drug Costs: The 100% tariff would effectively double the cost of many life-saving medications, making them immediately unaffordable for millions of Americans, especially those with chronic conditions or on fixed incomes. This would also dramatically increase costs for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. * Drug Shortages and Supply Chain Disruption: The U.S. relies heavily on global supply chains for generic drugs and APIs. The tariffs would disrupt the supply of critical medicines, leading to widespread shortages and forcing patients to use less effective or more expensive alternatives. * Harm to Public Health: Increased costs and shortages would force patients to ration or skip essential medications, leading to worsened health outcomes, increased hospitalizations, and an overall decline in public health. The letter concludes by urging the representative to oppose the 100% tariffs and instead support alternative, targeted policies to safely strengthen the domestic pharmaceutical supply chain without creating a healthcare affordability crisis.