China Braces As Trump Orders 'Buy American' For Essential Medicines
Other Markets Eyed By Some
Executive Summary
As the largest manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients globally, China is bracing for more uncertainty amid the global pandemic and fast-changing environment, particularly in the US.
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