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Trump tariffs, Drug Companies, and why one fat American is worth more than 7 fat Chinese
Trump tariffs, Drug Companies, and why one fat American is worth more than 7 fat Chinese Kwabena Ofori Osei 35 Views • 2 years ago

American officials are passing new regulations intended to drive Chinese companies out of our pharmaceutical supply chains. And drug companies seem to concur, as they say publicly that they, too, need to diversify away from China.

The reality is the opposite. US and European drugmakers make giant profits from the drugs that are manufactured in China, then licensed for sale in the American market. Their motivation is the enormous price difference, between what patients pay in the United States, compared to the rest of the world.


Resources and links:

Substack, for video transcript and direct links
https://open.substack.com/pub/....kdwalmsley/p/trumps-

Novo’s Wegovy Launched in China at a Fraction of US Price
https://www.biospace.com/drug-....delivery/novos-wegov

Bloomberg, Novo Nordisk Launches Wegovy in China With Prices Below US
https://www.bloomberg.com/news..../articles/2024-11-18

Fortune, Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in China with prices well below U.S.
https://fortune.com/2024/11/18..../novo-nordisk-launch

China's Rising Role On The Global Stage In The Oncology Market
https://www.outsourcedpharma.c....om/doc/china-s-risin

Toripalimab Becomes First Immunotherapy Drug Approved for Nasopharyngeal Cancer
https://www.cancer.gov/news-ev....ents/cancer-currents

The US is relying more on China for pharmaceuticals — and vice versa
https://www.atlanticcouncil.or....g/blogs/econographic

Major Life Sciences Licensing Deal Trends in China in 2023
https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/....insights/publication

Wall Street Journal, U.S. Drugmakers Are Breaking Up With Their Chinese Supply-Chain Partners
https://www.wsj.com/health/pha....rma/china-manufactur

Reuters, Merck signs up to $3.3 billion cancer drug deal with China-based LaNova
https://www.reuters.com/busine....ss/healthcare-pharma

Merck licenses Chinese cancer drug, searching for next Keytruda blockbuster
https://www.statnews.com/2024/....11/14/merck-keytruda

PBS, How Russian oil is reaching the U.S. market through a loophole in the embargo
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/s....how/how-russian-oil-

CBS News/60 Minutes, Russia works around international sanctions designed to cripple the economy amid war with Ukraine
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/r....ussia-works-around-i

Politico, Grappling with supply chain crunch
https://www.politico.com/newsl....etters/politico-puls

A Bilateral Approach to Address Vulnerability in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
https://www.csis.org/analysis/....bilateral-approach-a

Closing scene, Blue Moon Valley, Lijiang, Yunnan

Why Moving to GHANA Doesn't Always lead to SUCCESS
Why Moving to GHANA Doesn't Always lead to SUCCESS Kɔrɔ Naka 67 Views • 2 years ago

⁣In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the mindset shift needed for success in Africa 🌍. Our guest, Kwabena Obeng Darko, a seasoned entrepreneur 💼 and author 📚, shares powerful insights about overcoming societal conditioning, embracing self-confidence 💪, and shifting our views on financial intelligence 💰.

From challenging the notion that Africa is "poor" to understanding how true entrepreneurship works, we explore the importance of self-education 📖, resilience 🌱, and knowing your roots 🌳 to achieve greatness. Tune in for a transformative conversation about unlocking your potential and thriving in a changing world. ✨

In this conversation, we discuss:

How people have been conditioned to accept a mindset of poverty and dependence 🤔.
The truth about entrepreneurship in Africa 🌍 and why understanding local culture is key 🗝.
Why financial intelligence 💡 goes beyond what is taught in the classroom 🏫.
The importance of embracing your identity and history to build self-confidence 💪✨.
Practical advice on building businesses that solve real problems in the market 🏢💡.
This episode is for anyone looking to change their mindset, especially Africans and diasporas 🌍✈ navigating their entrepreneurial journey. Tune in for actionable insights that can transform your life and business 🚀.

Thinking of moving to Ghana? 🇬🇭 In this video, we dive into the realities of relocating to Ghana for business or personal reasons. Wode Maya, a well-known Ghanaian vlogger, shares valuable insights on why moving to Ghana doesn’t always lead to success. From cultural challenges to investment pitfalls, this video will help you make more informed decisions before moving. Learn from our experiences and avoid common mistakes. Tune in for an honest look at what it's really like to live and do business in Ghana! 💼🏠

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