UK and US agree zero-tariff pharmaceuticals deal
Agreement also calls for NHS to increase net price it pays for new medicines by 25%Business live – latest updatesThe UK government has sealed a deal with Donald Trump guaranteeing that zero tariffs will remain on the imports of UK pharmaceuticals into the US and commits Britain to higher spending...
<p>Agreement also calls for NHS to increase net price it pays for new medicines by 25%</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/dec/01/uk-economic-growth-2026-unemployment-rises-budget-sterling-bonds-stock-market-business-live">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The UK government has sealed a deal with Donald Trump guaranteeing that zero tariffs will remain on the imports of UK pharmaceuticals into the US and commits Britain to higher spending on NHS drugs.</p><p>The agreement, announced on Monday, secures continued investment by UK pharma companies in the US and will create jobs in the US, the Trump administration said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/01/uk-us-agree-zero-tariff-pharmaceuticals-deal">Continue reading...</a>
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