Trump signs executive order requiring government to buy 'essential' drugs from U.S. companies

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The order will require the government to develop a list of essential medicines and buy them as well as medical supplies from U.S. companies instead of from foreign countries, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro says. - CNBC

said he signed an executive order Thursday requiring the federal government to buy "essential" drugs from U.S. companies.

White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said earlier in the day that Trump was expected to sign the order, called "buy American," during his trip to Ohio. The order will require the government to develop a list of essential medicines and buy them as well as medical supplies from U.S. companies instead of from foreign countries like China, Navarro said. The World Health Organization already has a list of essential medicines, but the U.S. won't need some of those drugs because of "where we are located," he said.

Another component will "combat" the importation of counterfeit medicines on e-commerce platforms, he said.

 

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CNBC This president and his program to help senior with there meds. Why don’t you open eyes and see why Americans like him and respect him

CNBC It’s all CCP’s tricks; CCP must be sanctioned, otherwise the world is a terrorist attack!!!ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!!!SOS

CNBC We’re screwed!

CNBC You're trying to put on a unproven drug, Disgrace!!!!

maggieNYT CNBC Dummies = “they’re buying American.” Smart people = this is corruption

CNBC Oh good, so small companies not multi-nationals, RIGHT

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CNBC Buy Rapid tests or get some made, Idiot.

maggieNYT CNBC lower cost medicine

maggieNYT CNBC The healthcare president? Wait, I thought he was the law and order president. Jack of all trades, master of none.

CNBC The Appropriation President

maggieNYT CNBC I’m not criticizing this but it doesn’t go nearly far enough. What’s needed is legislation that established backup supply chains (something an Exec Order can’t do) and have them ready to scale up production when needed. It’s costly, but it may help prevent future disasters.

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maggieNYT CNBC Do it with food also .

maggieNYT CNBC I knew one way or another he was gonna find a way to unload all that hydroxychloroquine he bought.

CNBC Most medicines and medical supplies are really hard to get. We simply don't have the materials to recreate them all.

CNBC That BS🤬🤬 Why do you think drug prices were being purchased from foreign countries🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

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CNBC The cost for citizens is going to be enormous unless there's a cap on prices.

CNBC ExECuTiVE oRdERrrrrr....not worth the paper he used the crayon to sign it with 🙄

CNBC Don't think he gets it.

maggieNYT CNBC A week ago, didn’t realDonaldTrump sign an order allowing drug suppliers to buy from Canada and other countries, in order to lower prices? It’s like‘who’s on first?’

CNBC Didn’t he just allow for us to import cheaper drugs? Contradicting orders in 2 weeks, wow

CNBC Let’s check who just invested in big Pharma!!

maggieNYT CNBC WHAT?

maggieNYT CNBC But can't negotiate for prices

maggieNYT CNBC Big win for big Pharma! Locks in USA price gouging.

maggieNYT CNBC Trump will never get enough credit for stuff like this

CNBC .... and the winner is... BIG PHARMA !!!

CNBC Good luck

CNBC Nothing Peter Navarro says is accurate

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