Donald Trump, executive order and drug costs
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Trump signs executive order, discussed "overweight" friend who was taking the "fat shot drug." It wasn't confirmed whether he meant Ozempic or Wegovy.
The order is based on a "most favored nation" pricing model, which is similar to a policy Trump pushed in his first administration.
The ACLU on Monday filed an amended complaint and discovery requests in its case against the NEA in US District Court in Rhode Island, arguing that by following the order, the NEA will violate artists’ right to free speech and other rights protected by the Constitution.
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There are significant questions on how the order can be implemented, and if companies can raise prices on already approved drugs, analysts say.
President Trump's executive order on drug pricing caused a surprising rally in pharmaceutical stocks. Read my analysis of PJP ETF.
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The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days. The details: U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will fall to 30 percent from 145 percent. Meanwhile, China’s blanket tariffs on U.S. products will drop to 10 percent from 125 percent. A few tariffs will remain. President Donald Trump signed an order to lower prescription drug prices.
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