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Donald Trump: “We'll be totally self-sufficient very shortly with pharmaceuticals and drugs.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

Trump Claims U.S. Will Be 'Totally Self-Sufficient Very Shortly' In Pharmaceutical Production

Published October 4, 2026

We wouldn't allow that to happen. But I said, boy, we got to get him to make those things in the United States and they're all coming in. We'll be totally self-sufficient very shortly with pharmaceuticals and drugs. (02:47–02:54)

STATEMENT

Claims that the U.S. will soon achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceuticals and drugs.

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“Bayer is investing $2.2 billion to open a massive pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Columbus, Ohio.”
Asserts that Bayer is making a significant investment in Ohio for pharmaceutical manufacturing.02:22-02:30
“At this moment, $800 billion is being spent on building pharmaceutical plants.”
Asserts that there is currently $800 billion being invested in pharmaceutical plant construction.02:23-02:30
“It will generate thousands and thousands of jobs for Ohioans in advanced manufacturing, scientific research, construction, and so many other things.”
Asserts that the Bayer investment will create numerous jobs in Ohio across various sectors.01:31-01:42
“This massive onshoring win is thanks to my strong pharmaceutical tariffs.”
Claims that the investment by Bayer is a result of Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs.01:44-01:49