Medtronic (MDT) is exploring options to optimize its global manufacturing operations in order to mitigate the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff plans, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing the company's chief technology officer, Ken Washington.

The medical device maker has been closely monitoring Trump's tariff plans due to its presence in Mexico, which houses Medtronic's third largest manufacturing facility, the report said.

This comes after Trump imposed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada that were to become effective early this month, but have been delayed until March 4 pending negotiations with the two countries.

Washington did not mention whether India was also part of the strategy to refine manufacturing operations, where the company launched its largest research and developmental center outside of the US in 2021, Reuters reported.

The company did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment on the matter.

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