President Donald Trump announced via social media on October 3 that Bayer has committed $2.2 billion to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Columbus, Ohio, creating thousands of jobs. Trump attributed this "massive onshoring win" to his strong pharmaceutical tariffs, which he said have led to over $600 billion in new pharma investments and lower drug prices under the most-favored-nation policy.
"HUGE NEWS FOR OHIO, where I am heading right now! Bayer just announced a brand new, 2.2 Billion Dollar Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus near Columbus. It will generate thousands of Jobs for Ohioans in Advanced Manufacturing, Scientific Research, Construction, and more," Trump wrote. He added: "Companies everywhere are building in the U.S.A. BUILD IN AMERICA, HIRE AMERICAN WORKERS, AND PRICE DRUGS FOR AMERICAN PATIENTS FAIRLY — OR PAY." The president concluded with "I LOVE OHIO!"
