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Trump, Congress race to agree emergency stimulus

Jacob Greber
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Washington | President Donald Trump and lawmakers raced on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) to negotiate an emergency relief package for an economy battered by the coronavirus crisis, with lawmakers and the administration upbeat about a deal despite delays.

“It was a great meeting,” Mr Trump said early in negotiations, without providing any details. He also urged Americans to stay calm, saying the coronavirus would go "go away".

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Jacob Greber writes about politics, economics and business from Canberra. He has been a Washington correspondent and economics correspondent. Connect with Jacob on Twitter. Email Jacob at jgreber@afr.com

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