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  • Tariffs Threaten US Market for Traditional Chinese Medicine — NYT

    Tariffs Threaten US Market for Traditional Chinese Medicine — NYT

    by Aimee Ortiz, New York Times, Photos by Andres Kudacki
    May 9, 2025

    “How Do I Survive?” — TCM Dispensary owners say a protracted trade war would harm a niche but popular sector in which imported herbs are prescribed to treat colds, pain and other ailments.

    …Traditional Chinese medicine is just one of many industries that has been upended by the tariffs and the uncertainty over when, or whether, they may be lifted. Already, fewer ships are arriving in American ports, and consumers could begin seeing empty shelves by June… read rest of article >>

  • AHPA’s Letter to the President

    AHPA’s Letter to the President

    Signed by Graham Rigby, President & CEO, American Herbal Products Association

    Read the whole letter here >>

    Excerpt: “…We are particularly concerned that significant tariff increases or retaliatory trade actions could restrict the availability of key botanicals used not only in dietary supplements but also in herbal teas and personal care products. The loss of access to critical herbal commodities would have the effect of driving the American herbal industry out of the broader international market, ceding ground in a growing industry to our global competitors. To protect consumer access and preserve our competitive advantage, we respectfully urge you to exempt essential herbs and herbal ingredients from the current tariff regime. We would gladly provide information on the tariff codes most in need of exemption. …”