Trump's Claim: Macron Agreed to Drug Price Hikes Under Tariff Threat

Trump's Drug Price Grievance

• 💡 Donald Trump claimed the United States paid significantly more for prescription drugs, specifically stating it was "14 times more" than what France paid.
• 🎯 He asserted that the US was making up for a deficit due to these price disparities.

Confrontation with French President Macron

• 💬 Trump recounted a conversation where he told French President Emmanuel Macron that France would need to raise its drug prices.
• 🚫 Macron initially refused this demand, stating that France would not "double our drug prices" for the US or anybody else.

The Tariff Ultimatum

• ⚠️ Trump issued an ultimatum to Macron, threatening a 25% tariff on all French exports if an agreement wasn't reached by Monday.
• 🍷 The threatened tariffs specifically included French wines and champagnes, among other products.

Macron's Alleged Concession

• 🤝 According to Trump, Macron eventually agreed to the deal, expressing a desire to increase prescription drug prices by "200% or whatever."
• 🤫 Macron's alleged condition was that Trump "don't tell the population" about the price hike.

Broader Context and Trump's Perspective

• 🌍 Trump claimed that "every country said the same thing" when faced with similar demands.
• ✅ He also interjected, asserting his belief that "Trump is right about everything" and that he has "been right about everything."