WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he plans to meet with representatives from all health insurance companies within the next few days. The meeting follows Trump’s previous statements last month expressing his desire to discuss lowering health insurance prices.

During a press briefing, Trump stated he intends to engage in discussions aimed at finding ways to reduce the cost of health insurance for American consumers. While he did not provide specifics on the agenda or potential outcomes of the meeting, he emphasized the importance of addressing affordability concerns within the healthcare system.

This announcement comes amidst ongoing debates surrounding healthcare policy in the United States. The Trump administration has repeatedly sought to reform the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, though efforts to repeal and replace the law have been unsuccessful. This meeting with health insurers could be seen as a renewed attempt to influence healthcare costs outside of legislative action.

The timing of the meeting suggests a sense of urgency within the administration to demonstrate progress on healthcare affordability before the upcoming election. Details regarding the location and participants of the meeting are still forthcoming, but the White House has indicated that it will involve key executives from the nation's largest health insurance providers. The goal, according to the President, is to find common ground and explore potential strategies for reducing premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for American families.