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Trump Announces Deals to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

9/1/2026

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Trump Announces Price Cuts

President Donald Trump announced agreements to lower prescription drug prices in the Oval Office.
Trump claimed the economy could grow at annualized rates up to 20%.
He urged the Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep rates low, arguing growth does not cause inflation.
The Fed kept its benchmark at 3.5%-3.75% in July, with three dissenters.
Real GDP rose 1.5% annualized in Q2 2026, yet inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target.

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Trump Announces Price Cuts

President Donald Trump announced agreements to lower prescription drug prices in the Oval Office.
Trump claimed the economy could grow at annualized rates up to 20%.
He urged the Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep rates low, arguing growth does not cause inflation.
The Fed kept its benchmark at 3.5%-3.75% in July, with three dissenters.
Real GDP rose 1.5% annualized in Q2 2026, yet inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target.

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