In A Bizarre Move, Trump Orders GM To Make Ventilators – Even Though The Auto Giant Already Is
Prez says GM "was wasting time"
Executive Summary
President Trump on 27 March finally pulled the trigger on using his powers under the Defense Production Act, forcing General Motors Co. to manufacture medical ventilators. The only thing is, GM is already doing that.
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