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Almost $1B Later, the US Still Can't Make a Medical Glove
A Hacker News thread titled 'Almost $1B Later, the US Still Can't Make a Medical Glove' surfaces public skepticism about U.S. industrial policy and onshoring efforts in medical supply manufacturing — highlighting persistent capability gaps despite significant federal investment.
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"The U.S. has spent nearly $1 billion trying to produce medical gloves domestically but has failed to do so."
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Jul 11, 2026