Beyond Tariffs: The Silver Lining Of The US Pharma Security Investigation

An investigation by the US Secretary of Commerce into pharmaceutical imports gives industry an opportunity to comment. AAM CEO John Murphy talked to Pink Sheet's sister publication Scrip about the latest developments.

The Section 232 investigation gives generic manufacturers an opportunity to highlight supply chain vulnerabilities. (Shutterstock)
Key Takeaways
  • A US investigation into pharma imports could bring industry an opportunity to provide data and information to the Trump administration.

An inquiry initiated by the US Secretary of Commerce into the national security of imports of pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical ingredients,...

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