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U.S. scrambles to address baby formula shortage

2 months ago

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U.S. scrambles to address baby formula shortage

2 months ago
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Duration 1:56

A widespread shortage of baby formula has forced U.S. President Joe Biden to invoke the Defence Protection Act as Congress moved to pass a $28-billion US emergency funding bill. In Canada, officials are temporarily easing regulations on some baby formula imports to prevent a similar issue.

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