# US-UK trade deal linked to 229,000 excess deaths, study suggests

A new study estimates that provisions in a potential US-UK trade deal could lead to 229,000 excess deaths over a decade. The research points to impacts on drug pricing and public health regulations. This matters because it underscores the profound health consequences that trade agreements can have on populations.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/video/2026/jul/02/229000-excess-deaths-the-cost-of-us-uk-trade-deal-the-latest) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:53:30 GMT