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U.S. treasury secretary to seek additional $250 billion for small business – Metro US

U.S. treasury secretary to seek additional $250 billion for small business

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO-U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin walks
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO-U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin walks to the meeting for a coronavirus relief package in Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that he would seek an additional $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.

(Reporting by Diane Bartz; Editing by Chris Reese)