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Trump Digs Into GM And Ford, Who Say They're Waiting On The Government

The president demanded in all capital letters on Friday that General Motors or Ford get into the health equipment business to fight coronavirus.
President Trump suggested a breakdown in negotiations with General Motors CEO Mary Barra over the manufacturing of ventilators.

President Trump unloaded on Detroit's big two American automakers on Friday with complaints and exhortations about how they must begin producing ventilators for the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump first complained about what he suggested was

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