Here’s what to know about the order and its potential impact on drug prices in the U.S. Could the Executive Order actually lower drug prices? Experts say it’s unclear how effe

The president has long complained that the United States pays more for medicines than other wealthy countries. But he offered no clear legal authority to mandate lower prices.

The EO states that while American citizens represent only 5% of the global population, they fund around 75% of global pharmaceutical profits, thus causing Americans to underwrite the lion’s share of drug research and development for the global population.