Global trade friction sparked by Trump tariffs could put 85% of NHS medicines at risk, ministers warned
08-04-2025 19:45 via independent.co.uk

Global trade friction sparked by Trump tariffs could put 85% of NHS medicines at risk, ministers warned

Ministers must treat medicines supplies as a ‘defence’ issue as it faces ‘hostile activity’ over the brewing trade war
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