Trade Justice Movement

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TJM is a UK-based coalition of trade unions, NGOs, fair trade and faith groups pushing for trade justice.

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“The UK keeps negotiating in search of stability, but the stability never arrives. As soon as one negotiation ends, another demand appears.” @thomaswills.bsky.social We’re calling on the government to set clear red lines, resist economic coercion and give MPs a proper say.

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What did those three deals actually deliver? 1️⃣ EPD: some tariff relief, but key issues unresolved 2️⃣ Tech deal: non-binding, paused within three months 3️⃣ Pharma deal: tariff relief, but higher NHS medicines costs Swipe through for the detail.

1️⃣ Economic Prosperity Deal Announced after Trump imposed new tariffs on UK exports. It provided some relief for UK car exports, but important elements remained unresolved and the agreement itself was not legally binding.2️⃣ Technology Prosperity Deal Presented as a “generational step change” in UK-US relations. But it runs to fewer than 2,000 words, creates no legally binding obligations and was paused within three months, amid continued US pressure over food standards, online safety and the Digital Services Tax.3️⃣ Pharmaceutical deal After Trump threatened 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, the UK secured an exemption. But in return, it agreed changes that will significantly increase the amount the NHS pays for medicines, despite repeated promises that the NHS and the price it pays for medicines would not be on the table in US trade negotiations.