Trump eases covid-19 export ban amid backlash around world Trump eases covid-19 export ban amid backlash around world
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2020
President Donald Trump eased restrictions on exports of masks and other protective equipment needed to fight the covid-19 pandemic just days after their introduction as he confronted a backlash from allies around the world. Faced with domestic criticism of his administration's handling of the covid-19 crisis and cries of shortages from hospitals on the front lines, Trump late Friday had imposed a ban on exports of N95 masks, surgical gloves and other protective equipment.