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• Merck is investing $1 billion to build a new manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
• US Forged Rings is investing $875 million to build a new production site in Hertford County, creating 625 jobs.
• Novartis is investing $771 million to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing in North Carolina.
• STERIS is investing $600 million to build a manufacturing and distribution hub in Sanford, creating 335 jobs.
• Coinbase is opening a new office in Charlotte, creating 130 new jobs.
Results for All North Carolinians
President Trump is fighting for North Carolina workers, honoring the state’s military legacy, and delivering where previous Administrations failed.
• Protecting North Carolina’s Furniture Industry: President Trump imposed Section 232 tariffs on imported wood products, including 25% on upholstered wooden furniture, 25% on kitchen cabinets and vanities, and 10% on softwood timber and lumber.
• Honoring North Carolina’s Military Legacy: In 2025, the Trump Administration restored Fort Bragg the U.S. Army’s largest post to its original name, honoring Private Roland L. Bragg, who earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart for his courage at the Battle of the Bulge.
• Delivering After Hurricane Helene: After the previous Administration botched the response, the Trump Administration has provided more than $7.5 billion in federal disaster recovery funding to help North Carolina rebuild.
• Recognizing the Lumbee Tribe: President Trump delivered full federal recognition to the great Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina fulfilling a promise he made on the campaign trail.
Thanks to President Trump and Republicans in Congress, North Carolina is stronger, safer, and more prosperous. North Carolinians now face a clear choice: build on the gains Republicans have delivered, or hand Radical Left Democrats the power to reverse them and bring the chaos back.
Distributed on September 16th, 2026.
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