Trump Administration Drops Tariffs On Certain Medtech Imports From China

The Trump administration has decided to waive tariffs on certain medtech products imported from China that could help the US combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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The Office of the US Trade Representative has dropped tariffs for certain imported medical devices, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in the ongoing trade war with China. The announcement comes as the country grapples with the global coronavirus crisis.

On 6 March, the Trump administration announced it is dropping tariffs on a slew of products including sanitation wipes,...

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