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U.N.S.

The United Nutjob States.

'What is it going to be like if they want to start actually meddling in the research itself?'

https://youtu.be/CyoW6kFCSWk?si=FfK7g1ZprbH6kzvI

Adastra, like you, I believe there’s significant potential here and I'm optimistic. I plan to hold for the next 2-3+ years.

Adastra,

No, worries

It's interesting isn't it? With the unreliable U.S., threatening to abandon Ukrainian defensive support - you can see where this would be welcome.

Yes, I agree that the U.S. administration under RJK Jr is laughable. Trump and his mob have caused so much harm to health; tee economy; market uncertainty and international relations.

In comparison the Chinese appear more organised.

On vaccines, this is interesting:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-research-reveals-about-the-rise-in-autism-diagnoses-and-why-vaccines-arent-the-cause

Yes, as stated yesterday 👇

Https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/drone-swarm-taken-down-british-armys-groundbreaking-radio-wave-weapon

Recession may be a avoided!

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/imf-expects-notable-markdowns-growth-140258153.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9jLm5ld3Nub3cuY28udWsv&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG3MN2ND-MsabIIezaeEA90fF32njkMVGakGGtazmWqfsw9yfQ03oQ0xuxprN2frtc8RdMnvZ2kz9mhmdlGH-I8_0d6vczkDQ2hiJO1dZkFciwJ03PHTahTKZDhmWPdOyV-bZosEv3FqsBkGPp3aLS6ELb47Gg5Iyji162oL3I-a

S/W

How long will it take for the U.S. to significantly increase its domestic pharmaceutical production? If they fall behind before stockpiled items become unusable, it could lead to waste and higher repeated sales for companies that fill the gap

Pharmaceuticals have a limited shelf life, and if stockpiled drugs aren't used within this period, they can deteriorate or become less effective. Once past their expiration date, the drug's chemical structure may break down, which could reduce its potency or, in some cases, produce harmful by-products. Using these medications beyond their expiration date doesn't guarantee they will work as intended, particularly for critical drugs like antibiotics, insulin, or vaccines.

U.S., On Wednesday, the CDC's expert panel updated recommendations in that adults aged 50-59 at higher risk for severe RSV receive a single dose of the vaccine. The vote was 14-0, with one abstention. The CDC already recommends the vaccine for those 75 and older and at-risk adults 60-74. This increases the scope for GSK.

https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/arexvy-recommended-for-adults-aged-50-59-at-increased-risk-for-severe-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-disease-by-us-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices/

...

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/chikungunya/cdc-advisers-update-recommendations-meningococcal-rsv-chikungunya-vaccines

The article covers the stockpiling of pharmaceuticals due to the looming threat of tariff disruptions, with a focus on Ireland, but also suggesting broader consequences for the UK and other nations. The concern is that the impending tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to the U.S. are prompting companies to stockpile supplies to reduce the risk of supply chain issues.

In the short term, this stockpiling could be advantageous for pharmaceutical companies, as it might cause a temporary spike in demand. This surge in demand for specific medications could increase sales and revenue, as companies rush to build up their inventories before the tariffs are enforced.

Future pharmaceutical company's revenues could be very inaccurate or at least confusing.

'According to a report from Ireland's Central Statistics Office, pharmaceutical exports to the US increased nearly 280% in February 2025 versus the same month last year, suggesting that the US industry may be trying to stockpile pharmaceuticals in preparation for what lies ahead.'

https://www.pharmtech.com/view/pharmaceutical-tariffs-are-imminent-how-industry-is-bracing-for-impact

Yes, Trump wants and needs a deal, but, if Trump's insidious attempt to drive a wedge between the UK and the EU is allowed to happen - it could be that we'll 'throw the baby out with the bath water'.

Trump is no ally, he's as much a bully as Putin is.

I have real concerns about where Trump is leading the world.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly2rwdzznno

There's a lot of negativity in the press, not just the BBC, about private vets. I have to confess I've reduced my holding here, by half, to invest elsewhere. Maybe I've done the wrong thing, only time will tell. Good luck all.

P.S

This was on BBCRadio4 this evening:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0029yx0

Deals with this mob are likely to be done with loaded dice. They don't want free speech, they want their version of free speech - which is nothing of the kind.

Meanwhile, Harvard is showing America what integrity looks like.

Mixed messages make for untrust:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-trump-vance-us-uk-trade-deal-b2733568.html

If GSK bow to the Trump line, which it looks like they will to some extent, what will happen to their Irish sites? I thought GSK had a significant presence in Dublin, Cork and Sligo.

Presumably there will be some relocating.

I guess, if robot automation is the way forward it won't fully meet Trump's expectations of boosting employment.

Interesting article.

Although, Sinead O'Connor will be a very concerned spirit!

The Journal, an Irish news website:

https://www.thejournal.ie/pharamceuticals-need-to-be-made-in-america-us-lutnick-6677003-Apr2025/

Good morning, NICKTIMS,

I hope you didn’t mind my Trump/Chess analogy joke. It’s reassuring to know you’re positive on GSK as a buy. I've got 80k invested here, so it would be a bit of a setback if it goes wrong. The weather’s pretty nice here in Wales, so I’ll be doing some gardening today. Hope you have a good day!

Typo: marched.

Tariffs:

'He matched them up to the top of the hill - then he matched them down again!'

Imagine Donald Trump as a chess player. He’s got the flashy opening moves — a lot of spectacle, grand gestures, and a loud, attention-grabbing style. But then, he’s often too focused on the queen, trying to grab her by the pu$$y (his ego), thinking it can solve everything. His pawn structure? Messy. He throws pawns out on the board without much regard for long-term strategy, constantly pushing them forward like they’ll magically turn into something powerful.

He plays the game like he's always one move away from a checkmate... but it’s often his own king that’s about to be cornered. The knights and bishops (his advisors) are all over the place, often unpredictable, and sometimes downright bizarre in their movements, making the whole game feel like chaos.

And then there’s the rooks. They’re there, but they’re rarely doing much - just kind of hanging around the back rank, waiting for someone to tell them what to do. The king? Well, he's usually hiding behind a wall of pawns, hoping for a miracle, while the game falls apart around him.

In the end, he’s checkmated by his own arrogance, because every time he thinks he’s got the game in the bag, he overlooks the simplest threat - like a pawn that quietly sneaks to the other side of the board and promotes. Classic Trump: all style, little substance, and constantly caught off guard by the smallest moves.