The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal rule

Attribution: “Canadian and American flags near the Peace Park Pavilion” by GlacierNPS via Flickr. Public Domain Mark. Article by Fatima Hussein. APNews – updated October 8, 2026.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access when a customs rule goes into effect later this month, a change that has sparked opposition from Democrats and some Republicans with the cost of living a top issue for voters ahead of midterm elections. The rule applies to a swath of goods beyond drugs and is intended to collect tariffs and prevent illegal drugs from coming into the U.S. It comes as President Donald Trump has made lowering drug prices a top target in addressing soaring healthcare costs, and critics say the rule will hurt patients seeking affordable medicine. […]

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