Trump is considering plans to send US $ 1,000 checks to every US citizen, except for high-income people, to support the fight against Covid-19.

The administration of President Donald Trump is pursuing a $ 1,000 billion economic stimulus package, which includes spending $ 1,000 per American citizen to support them in overcoming difficulties caused by Covid-19. The information was released during a press conference at the White House on March 17, in which Trump said plans could take place within the next two weeks and details were being finalized.

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President Trump press conference at the White House on 17/3 Photo: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said high-income people would not be eligible for support. The USD 1,000 billion bailout package will include USD 50 billion for airlines affected by the pandemic, and USD 250 billion to support small businesses.

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said the agency will approve a multi-billion-dollar emergency budget package approved by the US House of Representatives last week, confirming the US Senate will not rest until it is approved. approval of bailouts for the economy.

The emergency budget helps pay paid sick leave for workers, expanded unemployment benefits and provided nearly a billion dollars to ensure food for children, the elderly and many other population groups in the country. nCoV blocking process.

Covid-19 has appeared in more than 160 countries and territories, with nearly 200,000 infections and nearly 8,000 deaths. Outbreaks have occurred in all 50 US states, the number of nCoV infections has increased to more than 6,400, of which 109 died.

President Trump declared a national emergency on March 13, giving states and territories access to $ 50 billion in federal funds to cope with the disease. He also issued instructions to "hold" nCoV for 15 days, but acknowledged the pandemic could last until August.