Tech transfers take a long time even in collaborations, and even longer when third parties are trying to copy a process de novo. We must pursue real public health solutions for the present. Waiving TRIPs was a long sought political goal of many. But does it solve present crisis? https://twitter.com/CNBC/status/1390089425242165256

The Biden Administration is giving away American IP. China has long wanted to weaken TRIPs. But why isn't the Biden Administration giving away more of the growing stockpile of U.S. vaccines? Over the next 18 months, U.S. companies will produce more than 12 billion doses.

Companies could not sell U.S. made vaccines outside the U.S. without approval of the United States government.