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Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies

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Last Updated : Mar 20 2020 | 10:20 PM IST

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak, mobilising the federal government to marshal the private sector to combat the pandemic.

Trump had said earlier in the week he would tap the act as needed. He said Friday he has put that "in gear."

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First Published: Mar 20 2020 | 10:20 PM IST

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