October 22, 2025- The American Hospital Association asked the federal government to consider tariff exceptions for essential medical equipment, especially goods in shortage, in a letter submitted last Friday. The request comes as a response to a Section 232 national security investigation that could lead to more tariffs or other trade restrictions on medical supplies, such as diagnostic and treatment tools and personal protective equipment, according to MedTech Dive. The U.S. imported more than $75 billion in medical devices and supplies in 2024, according to an AHA analysis of Census Bureau data. The Food and Drug Administration has said that 62% of medical devices used in the U.S. are imported.