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Senator Welch backs Trump's drug price plan, offers legislative template

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Senator Peter Welch has expressed his support for former President Trump's "most-favored nation" drug pricing policy, indicating he would actively work to pass such legislation. This bipartisan backing is seen as crucial for codifying Trump's plan into law, especially as many Americans worry about affording prescription drugs. Welch is already collaborating with Senator Josh Hawley on a similar bill that aims to prevent drug manufacturers from charging higher prices in the U.S. compared to international averages. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Exclusive: Sen. Welch would back Trump's most favored nation drug policy plan

    <p>Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said Wednesday he'd back President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump's</a> push to pursue a "<a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/25/trump-drug-prices-state-of-the-union" target="_blank">most-favored n…

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