My understanding is that "In addition, ceasing all export of respirators produced in the United States would likely cause other countries to retaliate” is what

My understanding is that "In addition, ceasing all export of respirators produced in the United States would likely cause other countries to retaliate” is what would happen if they went with it and currently it’s not happening. Also the wording is about a US “request”, if they feel that it becomes an “order” they will probably comply.