How Trump is getting countries to pay more for meds

The U.K. cost-effectiveness standard for drugs will increase by 25% in exchange for zero tariffs on the country's pharmaceutical exports. The new trade agreement's parameters could shape deals the Trump administration is pursuing with other countries.

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