Why This Matters: Tariffs on medical technologies can drive up healthcare costs, limit the availability of essential equipment, and delay care for patients who need timely treatment. Keeping these products tariff-free helps maintain affordability, access, and health-system stability.
In this article from Hospital News, Medtech Canada urges governments in Canada and the U.S. to adopt a “zero-for-zero” approach that keeps medical devices and critical health supplies exempt from tariffs and sanctions. The goal is to prevent price spikes, shortages, and care disruptions by keeping cross-border supply chains for essential equipment used in diagnosis, surgery, and treatment running smoothly. This position aligns with a broader industry call for permanent tariff relief on medical products.