Thermo Fisher jumps on the US investment bandwagon with $2B in additional spending

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Thermo Fisher Commits $2 Billion to Expand U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation Amid Industry Shift

Keywords

Thermo Fisher Scientific
U.S. manufacturing investment
Life sciences sector
Research and development (R&D)
Biopharmaceuticals
Economic competitiveness
Healthcare supply chain
Trump tariffs
Domestic production
Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Key Facts

Thermo Fisher Scientific will invest an additional $2 billion in the United States over the next four years to strengthen American innovation, manufacturing, and economic competitiveness across the life sciences sector1 2 3.
Of the total investment, $1.5 billion is allocated for capital expenditures aimed at enhancing and expanding U.S. manufacturing operations, while $500 million is dedicated to expanding research and development efforts1 2 3 4 5.
This move follows a broader industry trend as companies like Roche, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and Novartis have also announced significant U.S. investments in response to geopolitical uncertainties and potential new tariffs on imports2 3.
Thermo Fisher’s expanded U.S. operations are expected to reinforce the resilience of the domestic healthcare supply chain, ensuring the ongoing development and production of life-saving medicines and therapies within the country1 2 3.
The company currently operates 64 manufacturing sites across 37 U.S. states, supporting biopharma production with analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, and contract manufacturing services1 2 3.
This investment builds on Thermo Fisher’s recent acquisition activity and is seen as both a proactive response to potential trade barriers and a sign of long-term confidence in America’s role as a global leader in science and innovation1 2 3.
Thermo Fisher employs more than 50,000 people in the U.S. and reported global revenues of $43 billion last year2.
The company has not yet disclosed specific details on whether the new investment will be used to expand existing sites, build new facilities, or both3.