Trump Mocks Macron, Claims French President 'Begged' Over Drug Prices & Tariffs

• Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron, claiming Macron "begged" him after tariff threats.
• Trump asserted he used threats of tariffs to coerce France into increasing prescription drug prices.
• He claimed Americans pay "14 times" more for drugs than French customers, justifying his "Most Favoured Nation" policy.
• Trump threatened a 25% levy on French imports like wine and champagne, leading to France raising drug prices from $10 to $30.
• His "Most Favoured Nation" policy aims to reduce US drug costs by linking Medicare payments to lower international rates.

Why It Matters: Trump claims Macron 'begged' him to avoid tariffs by raising French drug prices, highlighting aggressive diplomacy.