Trump says will ask health insurers to cut pricesWASHINGTON, United States, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Donald Trump on Friday said he will urge US health insurance executives to voluntarily lower costs, as millions of Americans brace for a surge in premiums that could prove politically damaging for Republicans. The Republican posited that the approach could work to bring health costs down, too. The announcement reflects growing concern within Trump's own party over how soaring health care costs could haunt Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Cash-strapped families will no longer receive health care financial assistance and could see their premiums soar -- or be priced out of medical care entirely. Companies have been making these voluntary deals after Trump sent a letter to 17 major companies over the summer demanding lower drug prices.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 20, 2025 09:57 UTC