US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin indicated in an interview that he’s still “far part” with the Democrats on the next fiscal stimulus deal. Politics were “part of the reality” and an agreement is unlikely before US election, even though he will keep trying.
“The president has said to me, keep at this until you get this done,” Mnuchin told Fox Business Network. “If we don’t get it now, when the president wins the election we’ll get it passed quickly afterwards.”
Drew Hammill, deputy chief of staff for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said the talks between Mnuchin and Pelosi were “productive”. Staff would continue to “exchange paper” and the two will speak again on Thursday.
