Trump Administration Announces Drug Pricing Deals and Venezuela Oil Pact
The Trump administration revealed plans for new pharmaceutical pricing agreements with major drugmakers while finalizing an oil deal with Venezuela intended to replenish the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and curb rising gasoline prices. Market analysts and political opponents have expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility and legitimacy of the Venezuelan energy arrangement.
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