Breaking: Trump says he will sign ‘most-favored nation’ order on drug pricing

Any effort is almost certain to be challenged by the pharmaceutical industry in court.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Trump confirms he will sign 'most-favored nation' executive order in bid to lower drug prices By Daniel Payne Adobe President Trump said Sunday that he would sign an executive order to base U.S. drug prices on what other countries pay — usually far less than Americans do.    The statement left unanswered key questions about the so-called most-favored nation policy — which Trump also tried to advance in his first administration — and any effort is almost certain to be challenged by the pharmaceutical industry in court.  READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis The latest updates in federal health agencies, research institutes, and U.S. policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Here's how Trump might approach his drug pricing plan By Daniel Payne and John Wilkerson 2   Trump signs order in bid to boost pharma manufacturing in the U.S. By Ed Silverman 3   Republicans are running out of ways to cut Medicaid as moderates and hard-liners clash By Daniel Payne and John Wilkerson 4   Vinay Prasad, in his own words, outlines the philosophy he'll bring to the FDA By STAT staff Get your first 3 months for $30 Unlock access to STAT's award-winning journalism, premium data tools, and must-read, subscriber-only newsletters. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us