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Trump mocked by ‘Stocktwits’ X account after his claim that drug prices fell ‘700%’
- Stocktwits roasted Trump on X after his claim that drug prices were falling by 700%.
- Trump attributed price drops to White House efforts, citing favored-nations pricing and deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
- Pfizer’s CEO commented on a three-year grace period and pricing strategy aligned with U.S. reforms.
- The report notes expiring Obamacare subsidies could drive premium increases in 2026.
- The White House had planned a bill to renew subsidies but faced GOP resistance.
- The piece places the tweet in the wider context of U.S. pricing and healthcare policy debates.
- The story emphasizes ongoing tensions between administration claims and investor-focused commentary.
- The Independent highlights the broader question of whether policy actions are delivering expected price reductions.
- Analysts warn about the net effect of policy disputes on consumer costs and market expectations.
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