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Trump to Sign Sweeping Executive Order to Reduce US Reliance on China

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020
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WASHINGTON—In response to supply disruptions caused by the pandemic, President Donald Trump will sign an executive order in Ohio Thursday to ensure essential medicines, medical supplies, and equipment are made in the United States.

“If we’ve learned anything from the China virus pandemic, it is simply that we’re dangerously over-dependent on foreign nations,” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told reporters on Thursday.

He said the president will sign a broad executive order in Ohio that covers not just medicines, but also medical supplies such as masks, gloves, goggles, and medical equipment like ventilators.

The executive order is called “Combating Public Health Emergencies and Strengthening National Security by Ensuring Essential Medicines, Medical Countermeasures, and Critical Inputs are Made in the United States.”

According to Navarro, the executive order has three components, which include the “Buy American” order to ensure that government agencies, including the departments of Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, and Defense, buy American products.

The order aims to increase government demand for U.S.-made products to help create a market for manufacturers to invest and to produce in the United States.

The other component of the order is the deregulation, which ensures the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ease rules for the development of advanced manufacturing facilities in the United States.

This will help create “a more rational and streamlined regulatory process” to address national security threats in a timely fashion, Navarro said.

And the third part, which is critical to keep drug prices down is “to catalyze advanced manufacturing and continuous manufacturing techniques.” The objective is to create economies of scale and scope to help reduce the cost of production in the United States.

Besides essential medicines, medical countermeasures are also a key part of this order, Navarro said, as they are crucial to fight national security threats including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN), as well as pandemic threats.

The executive order also has “an element to combat the trafficking of counterfeit medicines coming in,” primarily “from Communist China,” he added.

The administration has been working for months on the executive order. The pandemic has forced the U.S. government to revisit America’s over-reliance on other countries.

China controls 90 percent of the core chemicals used in generic drugs, which are copies of prescription drugs that are allowed for sale after patent protections on the original drugs expire.

China is also the dominant supplier of personal protective equipment, such as masks, respirators, surgical gowns, and gloves, which are currently in high demand.

During the pandemic, countries where production facilities are located, such as India and China,  have imposed export restrictions for critically needed items. That’s disrupted the U.S. pharmaceutical industry’s global supply chain and prompted the White House to take action.

“At a minimum, we need to have enough production to deal with pandemic and CBRN threats,” Navarro said in response to a question by The Epoch Times.

“We’re a long way from that but we can move in Trump time, which is to say as quickly as possible towards closing that gap and today is a big step towards that.”

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S. B.
S. B.
3 years ago

It’s about time! Thank you to President Trump, and God Bless!

K.F.
K.F.
3 years ago

Way to Go!!!
Thank you

JohnH
JohnH
3 years ago

Somewhere, I read that you can buy from Canada if cheaper. Where does this apply to buy USA? or is this fake news.

Tommy Molnar
Tommy Molnar
3 years ago

I can’t imagine ANY other President having the ability to just keep on going in the face of non-stop push back from both sides of the aisle. President Trump loves this country and KNOWS what must be done to save it. Finally, a ‘businessman’ in charge of the largest business in the world.

LINDA TAAFFE
LINDA TAAFFE
3 years ago

I love these positive steps that will protect our Country and help our economy grow, as well as adding more jobs. Thank you President Trump for all you’re doing and I’m sorry for all that you are having to endure by the “Socialist” Party. I pray Americans can see through all the lies.

J.J.
J.J.
3 years ago

Thank you Pres. Trump for the great work you’re doing in bringing back our jobs from China too. You’ve proven yourself to be one of the best pro-American president we have ever had and along with the silent majority (mostly conservative), we’ll watch you win again come this November.

Barbara Stricker
Barbara Stricker
3 years ago

Best thing to do Pres. Trump..we may notice shortages for awhile until American manufacturing kicks in..but knowing this President…he will meet with the CEOs and get things going fast

David
David
3 years ago

THIS IS WHY THE DEMOCRATS ARE TRYING TO GET RID OF PRESIDENT TRUMP!!!! The Chinese Communists own the Dems lock stock and barrel. When he is reelected they are going to go into higher gear to get him out of office.Their sorry ass lives depend on it!

Gloria P. Sterling
Gloria P. Sterling
3 years ago

It’s about time! At 89 yrs if age, I have always tried to shop “made in the U.S.A.”. To my chagrin, there started to be too many needed items one could not find with that label. (Especially in foods, UGH). Just saying. READ LABELS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dean Deibler
Dean Deibler
3 years ago

It boggles the mind to think that we are so critically dependent on a country whose charter is to destroy us and become the number one world power. This is a country run by a murderous, ruthless godless dictatorship. They have stolen and slave labor built the capacity to destroy the United States and we are falling over ourselves trying to help them do it. There is something diabolical about these people. I know them. I was married to one for ten horrible years.

Robb
Robb
3 years ago

Bring the manufacturing of Apple products back to the USA. They’re now a crucial item for us.

Dino Deplorable
Dino Deplorable
3 years ago

This evil entity known as china should be totally boycotted by the free world.We know that the slug infested countries won’t do this,but they don’t matter anyway.

JohnH
JohnH
3 years ago

US should come up with fair trade with China, and not create one way streets by tariffs,. /we need each other,.

Roger Ott
Roger Ott
3 years ago

Mr President, keep up the good work. You certainly have my vote in November as you did last election.

Garye
Garye
3 years ago

Just as he promised, President Trump looking out for America!
Promises made , promises kept.
Certainly NOT a establishment elite politician worrying only about himself.
I pray that REAL American Citizens work tirelessly to re-elect this President.
I fear ANY democrat Country hating,dividing, liar being elected.

AJ from Minnesota
AJ from Minnesota
3 years ago

We need those jobs here anyway.

Anna McGurk
Anna McGurk
3 years ago

Thank you Mr. President!

Jeanette Fenton
Jeanette Fenton
3 years ago

sounds good so long as our costs don’t go skyrocketing!

JohnH
JohnH
3 years ago

Why is this a Executive Order instead of as bill being passed by the House & Senate. All of these people have by elected by millions of people, so why does POTUS keep doing executive orders ?? Seems like these orders have become way to common the last 20-years or so & only represent how one person/party thinks is best for America. Red/Blue states need to bury hatchet & work together for our country.

JohnH
JohnH
3 years ago

Trump really delivered low blow today when he said “Biden is against God” . One of Ten Commandments “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”. Now, just explain to me how false news happens from the words of a person not thinking clearly.

JohnH
JohnH
3 years ago

Hopefully, all this does not backfire. News today said that China would give Iran $400 billion if they would offer discount on oil to them & Iran is suffering bad due to US sanctions. Now have two countries thinking same on strait oil shipping ?? Not good for long run if China helps Iran circumvent sanctions.

Lorna
Lorna
3 years ago

This is a major step forward and thank you for keeping us informed.

Teresa Parmenter
Teresa Parmenter
3 years ago

Thank you Mr. President!!??

Bill Brown
Bill Brown
3 years ago

Communism (i.e. Marxism), Socialism, and Democracy result in NO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP!!!!!  A TRUE REPUBLIC means RESPONSIBLE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP!!!!!  Remove Every Democrat!!!!!

Bill Brown
Bill Brown
3 years ago

The NBA, MLB, and the NFL have all joined with the Marxist/Communist forces destroying OUR REPUBLIC!!  Stand-Up for America?!!  Stop watching rich Crybabies!!  Remove Every Democrat!!!!!

Bill Brown
Bill Brown
3 years ago

As long as the Second Amendment stands, there can be no One World Government!  Stand-up for America!!  Remove Every Democrat!!!!!

Bill Brown
Bill Brown
3 years ago

We are in the middle of a Communist Revolution lead by the Democrats and “The Swamp”!!  Take back OUR Country!!!  Be a Counter-Revolutionist!!!  Remove Every Democrat!!!!!

Victor Nathan
Victor Nathan
3 years ago

Good move. It’s about time we realized this. THis was proposed by George W,. Bush in 2006. But the Trump admin scrapped the department which was to be incharge of such advance preparations for a pandemic. Better late than never !!? Trump admin SHOULD NOT get any credit in how you handled this pandemic management. We have 4% of the world’s population with 26% fo the total cases and still climbing. LACK OF LEADERSHIP AT THE TOP… NOT good.. !!

JB
JB
3 years ago

This is great! Long overdue, thank you President Trump!

Claudia J
Claudia J
3 years ago

AMAC, if you could help with this ongoing problem we, as probably others, would be grateful. It appears, at least in our state that CVS Pharmacy has a monopoly on where we can purchase our drugs. I asked the pharmacist after COVID started in the spring, where the drugs were from and where the ingredients were from because the source is not listed on the bottle, he rudely stated he didn’t know, to both of my questions. They are putting all of very reputable grocery store pharmacies out of business, so I’m told by our pharmacists. There goes another freedom of choice !

Alton Clark
Alton Clark
3 years ago

The last four Presidents should have stopped it but they made to much money from China to do it , Thank you Real President Trump !

Rogerek49@gmail.com
3 years ago

Why did Congress give so much access to our markets and technology in the first place?

Bakos Angel
Bakos Angel
3 years ago

Our President is not allowing America to bow to any country! We need him to be re-elected!

Melva Chambers
Melva Chambers
3 years ago

Thank you Mr President!

Ja Bru
Ja Bru
3 years ago

Thank you President Trump, MAGA, enough of them robbing us Blind with their Crap. And Make sure that the American Companies do not belong to any of the CCP Communists puppets of theses Terrorists.

JudyD
JudyD
3 years ago

I have a daughter-in-law asking me questions about today’s politics. She asked if Trump was more Democratic or Republican. I told her neither, that President Trump is pro-America and pro-Americans. (This meant a lot to her, she’s a new American, especially since she legally immigrated to America (green card) and understands the time and cost involved.)

carol
carol
3 years ago

Trump is doing the right thing here. This reminds me of George Bailey not accepting Mr. Potter’s schemes so that the Bailey Building and Loan could remain the only institution free from the clutches of Mr. Potter for the people to turn to in the movie It’s A Wonderful Life! America can be that country the escapes the clutches of China when the people need another place to go!

Fred J Noel
Fred J Noel
3 years ago

I’d even endorse manufacturing coming back to our trade agreement partners in USMCA. If Mexico economy is doing better than maybe Mexicans would be less likely to try and enter the U.S. Illegally

Janelle Wagner
Janelle Wagner
3 years ago

IWe are thankful that someone finally sees a need for America to be able to provide for ourselves. Why not….we certainly have the resources!

Alicia Leaving Liberals
Alicia Leaving Liberals
3 years ago

Thank You Mr. President !! He works tirelessly for the benefit of the country! Every country in the world needs to come to the United States for goods and commodities; not, the other way around. We should not be dependent on China!

Tom in Maryland
Tom in Maryland
3 years ago

Thank you, Mr President!! My wife and I feel safe and at ease with you at the helm. Even with all of the chaos and hate, you promote a feeling that everything is going to be okay. God bless our President and Vice President. TRUMP 2020!!

SDavis
SDavis
3 years ago

PTL for a President who does what is necessary and right for the good of America and Americans. We never need to be in the position of depending on anyone else for anything, but especially for the essentials of medical and pharmaceutical products. How dumb we are to have gotten in that position to begin with! We can thank Bill Clinton for that.

Pam Zook
Pam Zook
3 years ago

We are so grateful for the good business sense and moxxy that President Trump consistently displays. He has used his talents to see our nation through these trying times and to make us a sustainable nation again.

tony
tony
3 years ago

And the question was, “What can we do to make America Greater”?
Here is one answer. Let’s keep going!

Ed J
Ed J
3 years ago

Let’s hope that this Executive Order is just the beginning of a thorough process of bringing back as much of our manufacturing as we can from China. Diminishing purchases from China will hit China in the pocketbook, which will be a good result for the USA. We, the American people, need to realize that we are in an Economic War with China. If we continue “business as usual” with China, we will eventually be sucked dry of all our wealth and the Chinese will “own” most everything of value in America. President Trump’s America First policy will ensure our economic survival in a highly competitive world. We need to return to the mindset of Buy American!

Lesley
Lesley
3 years ago

Thank you Mr. President. You and our country are in our prayers daily!

Myrna
Myrna
3 years ago

The best answer to the democrats is to do something constructive so that is what the president is doing.

Denise
Denise
3 years ago

We have needed a President like President Trump for many years. One that puts America first. Thank you Mr. President!

Jade
Jade
3 years ago

Leave it to Trump to do the right thing and always in the best interest of America.
A truly great President.

Ruth Pierce
Ruth Pierce
3 years ago

Thank you, President Trump. I voted for you the other day in the Michigan Primary; I will vote for you in the November election! This news is most welcome for those (seniors) who have been paying “through the roof” for their necessary medications. I think I will call you the “Taking Care of Business” president. That’s exactly what you have been doing during your presidency,

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