U.S. Shows Willingness to Remove Tariffs on Medical Supplies
- USTR issues statement late Friday calling for public comment
- Comment period lasts until June, as cases continue to increase
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The Trump administration signaled a willingness to remove tariffs on medical supplies from China as health authorities backed by U.S. businesses express an urgent need for more masks, ventilators and other equipment to suppress the coronavirus pandemic.