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Monopolies Surge as Consumer Safeguards Lessen

Monopolies Surge as Consumer Safeguards Lessen

Multinational corporations pick American consumers' pockets, while the Trump administration eliminates consumer protection measures to "free" business from restraints.

Patricia G. Barnes, J.D.
Jun 26, 2025
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My insurance company recently refused to cover a prescription.

The cost to fill the medication, manufactured by Bausch Health of Canada, ranged from $240 (Amazon, online) to $347 (through my insurer).

Yesterday, I drove about an hour to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, and purchased the medication in generic form for $3. If I had gotten the brand name, it w…

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