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Trump to invoke Defense Production Act against virus

March 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump says he will invoke wartime powers if necessary to fight the coronavirus. He said he may order the private sector to accelerate the production of needed equipment. Trump added that he plans to send naval hospital ships to affected areas.

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