TOKYO -- As nerves fray over tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, large Japanese pharmaceutical companies have largely held their value even as other manufacturers like autos and semiconductors have endured a market sell-off.
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Japanese pharmaceutical stocks have been relatively strong performers despite the looming threat of tariffs. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by AP)
TOKYO -- As nerves fray over tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, large Japanese pharmaceutical companies have largely held their value even as other manufacturers like autos and semiconductors have endured a market sell-off.