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Germany did do the same: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-09/germany-faces-backlash-from-neighbors-over-mask-export-ban https://www.bloomberg.com

• NicoJuicy 7y ago
  No, they did not! Read your own source, lol. > We’re not categorically against exports but want to understand what happens, because previously it was so that masks went not where they were most needed but where most was paid. I expect more on HN
  • eje7fuueejdj 7y ago
    This must be a cultural difference because to most Americans these would be essentially the same thing. Your argument is akin to saying "We didn't divert the product, we barred the already completed product from export!" Both actions are denials of access and quibling over semantics serves nobody except politicians who want to save face.
    • NicoJuicy 7y ago
      Germany is not denying export. They are checking on a case-by-case basis for necessity and not based on money bidding. It's because of the US/Trump behaviour and Germany clearly shows a more ethical approach.