Lilly partners with Indian company to sell blockbuster weight-loss drug under new name
Per the agreement, the Indianapolis-based drugmaker will continue to manufacture the drug, which India-based Cipla will sell under a new brand name.
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Pharmaceutical, life science industries drive trade surge between Indiana and Portugal
Indiana’s growing partnership with Portugal includes imports like rubber, plastics and chemicals, the latter of which is driven largely by pharmaceuticals, according to a Portuguese trade representative.
US, Australia sign $8.5B critical-minerals agreement as a way to counter China
Earlier this month, Beijing announced that it will require foreign companies to get approval from the Chinese government to export magnets containing even trace amounts of rare-earth materials.
How China weaponized soybeans to squeeze US farmers—and spite Trump
President Donald Trump on social media called China’s decision to not buy soybeans “an Economically Hostile Act” amid its trade war with the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce sues Trump to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The chamber’s lawsuit is not the first against the new visa fee, but it’s significant because it marks the first by the chamber, one of the most powerful and largest business groups in Washington.
Nestlé to cut 16K jobs globally as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign
Workers at Nestlé’s Anderson, Indiana, plant make and distribute Coffee mate’s traditional creamers, as well as the Natural Bliss line.
Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to US
The leader of Canada’s most populous province called for economic retaliation on the U.S. over Stellantis’ decision.
China vows to stand firm against Trump’s new tariff threat
It was China’s first official comment on President Trump’s threat to jack up the tax on imports from China by Nov. 1 in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare earths
Trump suggests calling off Xi meeting after blasting China for restricting rare earths exports
The Republican president suggested that he was looking at a “massive increase” of import taxes on Chinese products in response to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s moves.
How new federal data security regulations could affect Hoosier companies
Companies large and small could accidentally run afoul of the Data Security Program, a new federal regulatory framework that went into full effect this week.
Trump open to extending or changing US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss tariffs.
Lilly to spend more than $1B to expand operations in India
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. said the investment will strengthen its manufacturing and supply capabilities to support its growing portfolio of drugs.
Trump plans aid package for soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
U.S. farmers are worried that time is quickly running out to reach a deal in time to sell any of this year’s crop to their biggest customer.
Hoosier farmers celebrate Taiwan’s pledge to buy $6B in U.S. corn and soybeans
With Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith on hand, leaders of Indiana’s corn and soybean lobbies signed letters of intent with officials from Taiwan on Thursday.
Trump to put import taxes on pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks
Trump said on Truth Social that the pharmaceutical tariffs would not apply to companies that are building manufacturing plants in the United States, which he defined as either “breaking ground” or being “under construction.”
Aer Lingus to add extra weekly seasonal flight to Indy-to-Ireland route
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin Airport is on pace to exceed more than 20,000 total passengers by the end of September.
US cuts tariffs on EU-made cars to 15%, cementing trade terms
The U.S. lowered tariffs on auto imports from the European Union to 15% retroactive to Aug. 1, cementing terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck almost two months ago.
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders
India’s government expressed concern Saturday that the Trump administration move would dramatically raise the fee for visas that bring tech workers to the United States. More than 70% of H-1B visa holders are from India.
Trump reveals Murdochs, Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
Congress passed legislation calling for a TikTok ban to go into effect in January, but President Trump has repeatedly signed orders that have allowed it to keep operating in the United States.
FedEx reinstates profit forecast, but expects $1B hit as tariffs upend parcel business
FedEx is typically seen as a predictor of where the larger economy is headed because of its connections to businesses across the consumer and industrial sectors.