From Americans First: Trump’s 'American First' Approach to the COVID Vaccine

Signing of Executive Order for Prioritized Vaccination of Americans Scheduled Tomorrow
Vaccines Must Be Secured for Americans Before Supplying to Other Countries
Overseas Vaccine Supply Expected to Begin No Earlier Than Q2 Next Year
Vaccine CEOs Convened for 'Vaccine Meeting'

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Reports have emerged that Donald Trump, President of the United States, will sign an executive order prioritizing Americans for COVID-19 vaccination and management.

Fox News and NBC reported on the 7th (local time) that President Trump will sign an executive order the following day requiring that Americans be given priority in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before providing support to foreign countries.

This is interpreted to mean that COVID-19 vaccines produced in the United States should be administered to Americans first rather than being distributed globally.

A senior official stated, "The executive order includes provisions that we ensure our own safety first and meet the demand of Americans before supplying vaccines to other countries."

Another official told NBC, "Vaccine supply to foreign countries will be determined based on supply and demand, but it is expected to be possible only in the second quarter of next year."

NBC described President Trump's 'America First' foreign policy as being reflected in his vaccine policy as well.

President Trump is also scheduled to hold a 'vaccine summit' on the 8th, attended by vaccine developers and distribution-related agencies and companies.

According to Fox News, President Trump is expected to emphasize during the vaccine summit that the United States should receive priority in vaccine supply.

This summit and executive order were planned as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is scheduled to grant emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines this week.

Officials told Bloomberg News that the United States aims to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of the year.

NBC criticized President Trump for issuing this stance amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 infections just as vaccine approval was imminent, after focusing on overturning the election results following the presidential election.

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