U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that he would seek an additional US$250 billion to support small businesses hurt by the widespread economic slowdown.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin walks to the meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer during negotiations on a coronavirus disease relief package on Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 23, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File PhotoWASHINGTON: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that he would seek an additional US$250 billion to support small businesses hurt by the widespread economic slowdown.
Mnuchin said on Twitter he had spoken with leading lawmakers from both parties regarding the additional money.