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Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 12 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Drugs: Import Duties

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what protections, if any, they have secured for the UK pharmaceutical industry in relation to the imposition of tariffs by the United States of America.

Answer

On 8 May, the UK government announced a landmark economic deal with the United States, making the UK the first country to get an agreement with President Trump.

The agreement will secure the UK preferential access to the US market for UK pharmaceuticals in case of new US tariffs being introduced in the future, further to any section 232 investigations. These conversations are ongoing, and we will work closely with the US administration to get the best deal for our pharma industry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7370
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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