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Originally Posted by paulxu

I wonder why the president doesn't do himself (and us) some good by hiring qualified people for important jobs.

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Got to look for the green shoots. Scott Bessent is a boss.

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Originally Posted by GoMuskies

Got to look for the green shoots. Scott Bessent is a boss.

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I keep looking. We put on 145% tariff. China responds with 125% tariff.
We retreat to 30%. Consumers will eat it.
That's real boss.

I fail to see how a 30% tariff helps America in any way, while a 10% goes the other way. This isn’t some crowning achievement

Lobbyists and Politicians are not liking Trumps new executive order lowering drug prices.

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Originally Posted by xuwillie

Lobbyists and Politicians are not liking Trumps new executive order lowering drug prices.

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Is anyone surprised? I’m curious if Trump’s EO only applies to Medicare, or if it’s all prescriptions. I’m not sure he can force the pharmaceutical companies to change what they charge the insurance companies or PBMs.


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Originally Posted by bjf123

Is anyone surprised? I’m curious if Trump’s EO only applies to Medicare, or if it’s all prescriptions. I’m not sure he can force the pharmaceutical companies to change what they charge the insurance companies or PBMs.


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Supposedly it includes private ins. I applaud the effort but not a chance the courts are going to allow it.

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Originally Posted by paulxu

And we'll only pay 30% more for stuff. Good show ??

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Which goods and services can I expect to pay 30% more for?

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Originally Posted by Xville

Supposedly it includes private ins. I applaud the effort but not a chance the courts are going to allow it.

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Agreed. It will be interesting to hear what the various pharmaceutical CEOs have to say about it.


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