Tariffs on Chinese-made PPE by Biden Administration

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Biden administration announced tariffs on Chinese-made PPE, but some American manufacturers feel it's too little, too late. Despite the tariffs, China has become a dominant supplier. Previous efforts by the Trump administration to boost domestic PPE production were hindered due to financial issues under the Biden administration. The lack of action has allowed China to increase its market share in medical gloves to the U.S.

Key Points

  • Tariffs on Chinese-made PPE announced by the Biden administration
  • China has become a dominant supplier of medical gloves to the U.S.
  • Previous efforts to boost domestic PPE production were affected by financial issues under the Biden administration

Pros

  • Tariffs aim to support and sustain a strong domestic industrial base for essential medical supplies
  • Efforts by the Trump administration to boost domestic PPE production were initiated

Cons

  • Tariffs may not be sufficient to counter China's dominance in the market
  • Financial issues under the Biden administration hindered previous domestic PPE production efforts