Some manufacturers have already throttle back production in their plants and the widening coronavirus epidemic is already affecting ports. Nowadays, the effect of the coronavirus is already visible with regards to imports and exports of goods. I believe countries should brace for a major effect on manufacturing worldwide. This pandemic will hit full force in two to three weeks and could last for months or even a year.
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