April 17, 2025- Tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad, with on-again, off again levies escalating uncertainty, according to AP News. As President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continue to evolve, medtech investors will be focused on companies’ plans to manage the impact on supply chains when they tune into first-quarter earnings calls starting this week, according to MedTech Dive. The tariff plans have brought concerns across industries about the repercussions for global trade. GE Healthcare and Medtronic were among more than 20 U.S. companies that participated in a roundtable meeting last week with China’s Ministry of Commerce.