The article highlights concerns raised by UK MPs about the government's dealings with former US President Donald Trump. They warn that the UK's agreements with Trump are "built on sand," with the "naive belief" that he is a good faith actor potentially costing the UK taxpayer billions. The specific concern is around the recent "milestone" US-UK deal on pharmaceuticals, which promises zero tariffs on the industry in exchange for the NHS paying more for medicines. However, the deal lacks a legal foundation beyond limited details in government press releases, leaving it on shaky ground. MPs caution that the lack of a substantive, legally-binding agreement with Trump could prove costly for the UK, given his unpredictable nature and the potential for the terms to be easily reneged upon. The article suggests the government's approach to these negotiations may have been overly optimistic and insufficient to protect British interests.
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The article highlights concerns raised by UK MPs about the government's dealings with former US President Donald Trump. They warn that the UK's agreements with Trump are "built on sand," with the "naive belief" that he is a good faith…
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The article highlights concerns raised by UK MPs about the government's dealings with former US President Donald Trump. They warn that the UK's agreements with Trump are "built on sand," with the "naive belief" that he…
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The article highlights concerns raised by UK MPs about the government's dealings with former US President Donald Trump. They warn that the UK's agreements with Trump are "built on sand," with the "naive belief" that he is a good faith…
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