Trump invokes DPA to prevent export of medical goods
President Trump on Friday said he had invoked the Defense Production Act, a federal emergency law, to prevent hoarding or export of critical medical gear needed to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
“The Secretary of Homeland Security will work with FEMA to prevent the export of N95 [respirators] and surgical masks, gloves, and other personal equipment,” Trump said at his daily coronavirus news conference. “We need these items immediately for domestic use.”
The Trump administration had previously refrained from imposing export restrictions on medical supplies, despite calls from some members of Congress. But around the world, at least 68 countries have imposed export restrictions since the beginning of the year, according to the Geneva-based Global Trade Alert.
Earlier today, the World Trade Organization released a report showing the United States is one of the top exporters of medical supplies, along with Germany and Switzerland.
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Should have done so a lot sooner.
