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The US did not ban exports of vaccine supplies. But more help is needed.

Chad P. Bown (PIIE) and Chris Rogers (S&P Global Market Intelligence Panjiva)

Contrary to assertions, notably by companies in India, there was never a US embargo on materials and equipment needed to produce COVID-19 vaccines. Input shortages are the result of rapidly scaling up vaccine production and surging demand. A new global vaccine supply chain policy is necessary to avert future shortfalls and help allocate supplies.

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