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Commerce Secretary Claims GDP Growth Boosts Household Incomes

12/24/2025

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on Fox News and claimed 4.3 percent GDP growth in Q3 translates to a 4.3 percent increase in household incomes.
He said growth signals prosperity despite 4.6 percent unemployment.
Experts say GDP growth does not guarantee higher incomes.
In a segment, Fox anchor John Roberts challenged Lutnick's claim of 600 percent drug-price cuts.
Lutnick insisted that the administration is effectively lowering drug prices.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on Fox News and claimed 4.3 percent GDP growth in Q3 translates to a 4.3 percent increase in household incomes.
He said growth signals prosperity despite 4.6 percent unemployment.
Experts say GDP growth does not guarantee higher incomes.
In a segment, Fox anchor John Roberts challenged Lutnick's claim of 600 percent drug-price cuts.
Lutnick insisted that the administration is effectively lowering drug prices.