We hit 3M hard today after seeing what they were doing with their Masks. “P Act” all the way. Big surprise to many in government as to what they were doing - will have a big price to pay!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 3, 2020
Reuters: Trump says 3M 'will have a big price to pay' over face masks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump slammed 3M Co (MMM.N) in a tweet late on Thursday after earlier announcing he was invoking the Defense Production Act to get the company to produce face masks.
“We hit 3M hard today after seeing what they were doing with their Masks. ‘P Act’ all the way.’ Big surprise to many in government as to what they were doing - will have a big price to pay!” Trump said on Twitter.
At a White House briefing on the coronavirus pandemic earlier on Thursday, Trump announced he had signed a Defense Production Act order for 3M to produce face masks. “Hopefully they’ll be able to do what they are supposed to do,” he said, without elaborating.
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WNU Editor: Here is the order from the White House telling 3M to prioritize American orders for medical-grade protective face masks .... Memorandum on Order Under the Defense Production Act Regarding 3M Company (White House). The reaction has been predictable .... 3M warns Trump: Halting exports under Defense Production Act would reduce number of masks available to US (CNBC). More here .... Trudeau warns U.S. against denying exports of medical supplies to Canada (Politico).
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