In the US, politicians across the aisle are at odds over a new stimulus package. Republicans have introduced a $1 trillion package, which is smaller than the $3 trillion plan Democrats put forth earlier. A key contention is the amount of unemployment benefits. We speak to Ed Clissold of Ned Davis Research for a view on how this might play out, as well as its impact on the US economy.

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Produced by: Dayana Mustak

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan, Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim

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Tags:  us economy,  steven mnuchin,  trump,  stimulus plan,  covid-19,