Coverage dated November 30, 2025

UK and US agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals

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Officials say the U.K. has sealed a deal securing a 0% tariff rate for all U.K. medicines exported to the U.S. for at least 3 years, in return for the U.K. spending more on new medicines. Under the deal, the United States government agreed to exempt U.K.

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  1. The Guardian

    UK and US agree zero-tariff pharmaceuticals deal (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Agreement also calls for NHS to increase net price it pays for new medicines by 25%

  2. KOB 4

    UK and US agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Officials say the U.K. has sealed a deal securing a 0% tariff rate for all U.K. medicines exported to the U.S. for at least 3 years, in return for the U.K. spending more on new medicines. Under the deal, the United States government agreed to exempt U.K.

  3. Al Jazeera

    US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones.

  4. New York Post

    Trump admin strikes zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain — a move welcomed by drugmakers (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products and medical technology in return for Britain spending more on medicines and overhauling how it values drugs.

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