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Why Congress Wants to Protect Drug Supply Chains from China

Lin Yang

   WASHINGTON - In early May, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked during
   a Fox Newsvirtualtownhall when the country would no longer be dependent
   on foreign pharmaceutical manufacturers for 94%of antibiotics used in
   this country.

   "I think we will have it done within two years," Trump answered.
   "Everybody makes our drugs, except us."

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