Trump’s Drug Pricing Executive Order: Bold Reform or Regulatory Overreach?

In a striking policy move, former President Donald Trump has reignited his “most-favored-nation” (MFN) drug pricing strategy—this time with a new executive order aimed squarely at reducing prescription costs for Americans. The order mandates that U.S. drug prices align with the lowest prices charged in other developed nations, a shift that Trump claims could slash costs by 30% to 80% “almost immediately.” While the proposal sounds like a win for American patients, the reality is far more complex—especially for those navigating the intersections of business, policy, and innovation.