Governors of about half a dozen U.S. states are pushing ahead with plans for the economy.
It is to begin a partial restart of their economies despite warnings, according to Reuters.
Loosening restrictions prematurely could lead to a fresh surge of coronavirus infections.
A second wave of the virus could mean another major wave of death and mandated isolation.
Some Americans are protesting the orders that have shut down businesses and social life.
In some other, harder-hit states, tensions between Trump and governors have intensified.