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What is the new pharma executive order Trump signed?

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Trump's new executive order aims to boost domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing by creating a strategic reserve of active pharmaceutical ingredients, establishing a list of critical drugs, and directing agencies to issue long-term contracts for essential medicines.

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  • President Trump signed an executive order to strengthen the U.S. pharma supply chain.
  • The order establishes a reserve of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and a list of critical drugs. 4s
  • Government agencies will issue long-term contracts to support domestic drug manufacturing. 52s
  • The order aims to reduce U.S. reliance on pharmaceutical imports from China and India. 1m 52s
  • Potential pharmaceutical tariffs are anticipated following a Department of Commerce review. 2m 29s
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Trump signs new pharma executive order
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CNBC
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Trump signs new pharma executive order

The order focuses on the pharma supply chain, aiming to fill a strategic reserve of active pharmaceutical ingredients and create a list of drugs critical to national health and security.

Trump signs new pharma executive order
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CNBC
2 hours ago
Trump signs new pharma executive order

The order establishes a strategic active pharmaceutical ingredient reserve and directs agencies to issue long-term contracts to stabilize demand for domestic manufacturers.

Trump signs new pharma executive order
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Trump signs new pharma executive order

The executive order is described as a key step toward pharma independence, emphasizing the need for a strategic API reserve and stable demand through government contracts.

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