NEW: President Trump has signed an executive order that invokes the Defense Production Act to ensure beef, pork, poultry and egg plants keep running.
President Trump plans to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat plants running. Workers at the plants have been pushing for more protection from the virus.President Trump plans to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat plants running. Workers at the plants have been pushing for more protection from the virus.President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at addressing concerns about meat shortages.
The order invokes the Defense Production Act to ensure beef, pork, poultry and egg plants keep running. "It is important that processors of beef, pork, and poultry in the food supply chain continue operating and fulfilling orders to ensure a continued supply of protein for Americans," the order reads."However, outbreaks of COVID-19 among workers at some processing facilities have led to the reduction in some of those facilities' production capacity.to take immediate action to protect workers after thousands have become infected with the virus. At least 13 workers have died.
Trump told reporters at the White House that he is working on a plan"to solve any liability problems" for meat processors. Iowa's Gov. Kim Reynolds and two prominent Republican senators from her state — Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst — have urged the administration to use the Defense Production Act to help farmers and the industry.
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