Business · 3 April 2026

Trump hits drug imports with 100% tariff, UK gets deal

NHS medicine costs could rise after the UK agreed to pay more for branded drugs in exchange for lower tariffs. Trump imposed 100% levies on patented pharmaceutical imports on Thursday, but UK exports face just 10%, dropping to zero under a separate agreement. The EU, Japan and South Korea will pay 15%.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 April 2026 at 10:06

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