President Trump and 3M, the biggest mask maker, have been arguing over the past few days. Trump invoked the defense industry production act to prevent 3M from exporting masks to Canada and Latin America. To make the company pay a heavy price. 。 3M subsequently expressed its strong opposition. On the 4 day, Trump said at the White House conference that he was very disappointed with 3M.

US President Trump: We are very disappointed with 3M. They should take care of our country. They can sell their products to others, but they should also take care of our country.

Trump announced on the evening of 3 at the White House briefing. It will instruct the Federal Emergency Response Agency to prevent the export of N95 masks, surgical gloves and other medical protective equipment, but exceptions in Italy and Spain can be exceptions. 。 The day before, Trump invoked the defense industry production act, forcing 3M to sell its medical protective equipment to the US government.

At present, hospitals around the world are facing severe shortages of protective equipment, which makes medical workers face greater risks in the treatment of patients with new crown pneumonia. In the United States, many doctors and nurses are reusing old masks every day. 3M said the White House has asked for restrictions on exports of protective equipment made in the United States to Canada and Latin America. 3M objected on humanitarian grounds. In addition, 3M said in a statement, Such a practice may lead to retaliation in other countries.

On the other hand, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said 4. Medical equipment should not be restricted by borders, but he did not seek retaliatory measures against the United States. For example, preventing Canadian nurses from crossing the border from Ontario to Detroit in Windsor. Trudeau said it would be wrong to create obstacles on the Canadian border or reduce the volume of trade in basic goods and services, including medical supplies. Trudeau added, "continuing cooperation is in the interests of both sides."