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President Donald Trump says he has directed a stop to U.S. payments to the World Health Company pending a review of its cautions about the coronavirus and China. (April 14).<\/p>\n

More: <\/strong> Donald Trump, Andrew Cuomo agree to speed up virus screening after ‘productive’ conference<\/span><\/p>\n

The lawsuit in addition implicates the Chinese government of making the COVID-19 pandemic even worse by “hoarding” personal protective equipment, like masks.<\/p>\n

Missouri’s motion comes after almost two dozen GOP lawmakers asked the Trump administration to move against China in the International Court of Justice on Monday.<\/p>\n

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