The spending increase will stay in place for at least the next three years. The United States has announced a new trade deal with the United Kingdom that includes zero tariffs on pharmaceutical and medical products in exchange for the UK spending more on medicines, the first significant spending increase in more than 20 years, and overhauling how it values drugs.
The U.S. Trade Representative acknowledged that this week's U.S.-UK trade deal will secure supply chains for U.S. pharmaceutical exports, ensuring smoother trade relations.
The newly announced US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal signifies a pivotal enhancement of transatlantic trade relationships, promising to lower tariffs and boost key sector collaboration.
Trump's announcement of a US-UK trade deal raises questions about its actual value, as it appears to reverse previous damage rather than creating a transformative agreement.