More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle

A worker inspects disposable gloves at a factory in Malaysia, a country that has been the top supplier of medical gloves to the U. S. and which is facing increasing competition from China.

The federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to boost American production of medical gloves, but some companies say it’s not enough when imported gloves have gotten cheaper.

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