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Trump's Greenland Interest Threatens U.S. Ozempic Supply

2/4/2025

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Trump's provocative interest in acquiring Greenland could lead Denmark to retaliate by halting exports of Ozempic, a vital obesity medication. With 35% of Americans battling obesity, such a trade conflict could drastically impact drug availability and prices, pushing the cost of Ozempic, currently around $1,000 without insurance, even higher. The stakes are high for the U.S. economy.

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Story summary

Trump's provocative interest in acquiring Greenland could lead Denmark to retaliate by halting exports of Ozempic, a vital obesity medication. With 35% of Americans battling obesity, such a trade conflict could drastically impact drug availability and prices, pushing the cost of Ozempic, currently around $1,000 without insurance, even higher. The stakes are high for the U.S. economy.