Trump proposes 100 percent generic drug tariff

Today's essential intelligence on markets, energy, AI and geopolitics. Key takeaways: • Geopolitical tensions and international conflicts • Economic instability and market speculation • Labor market dynamics and future of work • Environmental crises Donald Trump’s Generic Drug Tariffs Donald Trump proposed setting generic drug tariffs at 100 percent in August 2028, automatically rising to 200 percent a year later (Politico Europe). German Defense Tech Strategy German Economic Minister Katherina Reiche of the CDU (Christian Democratic Union, Germany's centre-right conservative political party) presented a startup strategy aimed at mobilizing private VC (Venture Capital, financing provided to early-stage, high-potential growth startup companies). Read the full newsletter: https://thegist.online/2026-07... Subscribe free: https://thegist.online/subscri... Full transcript: https://thegist.online/2026-07...Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.