Trump Claims Macron 'Begged' for Deal on Prescription Drug Prices Amid Tariff Threats

US President Donald Trump has made a series of claims about his diplomatic efforts to lower prescription drug prices. He claims that French President Emmanuel Macron was coerced into increasing prescription drug prices by 200% after Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on French imports, including wine and champagne. According to Trump, Macron initially refused the demand, but eventually 'begged' for a deal, saying 'I would like to increase my prescription drug prices by 200 per cent or whatever. Whatever you want, Donald, please don't tell the population, I beg you.' Trump also claims that he has negotiated significant reductions in prescription drug prices with other countries, citing a supposed conversation where they agreed to quadruple their drug prices within minutes of him threatening tariffs. However, there is no official response from Macron or the French government. Trump's remarks come as he advances his Most Favoured Nation policy, which aims to lower US prescription drug prices by tying Medicare payments to the lowest prices charged in other developed nations. He has announced that reduced prices will be available starting in January through a new website, TrumpRx.gov. In related news, Trump has warned India that he may raise tariffs on their goods if they do not address US concerns over Russian oil imports. However, there is no indication that India has taken any action to address these concerns. The effectiveness and accuracy of Trump's claims are yet to be verified, and it remains to be seen how his Most Favoured Nation policy will impact prescription drug prices in the US.