The US is including Mexico in its covid stimulus plan

He The United States Congress passed one of the largest legislative changes in that country’s history on spending and taxes, which includes economic support to deal with the health problems caused by the coronavirus and an additional section on improving commercial interests with Mexico.

The “Covid-relief” bill includes section 1901 called “United States-Mexico Economic Association Act,” which aimed at promoting the economic interests of both countries.

This section contains the strive for more energy cooperation between Mexico and the US., as well as opening up new opportunities for energy investment by Americans.

Also United States wants to prioritize and expand educational and professional exchange programs with Mexico, and promoting cross-border relations as a priority to promote the foreign policy and programs of the neighboring country in the north.

In section second 1904 of the bill, they are expanded and section two above they are framed seek to further promote academic exchanges between the two countries, especially at the level of secondary, secondary and higher education and university.

It will seek to motivate academic institutions and businesses in Mexico and the United States collaborate and help future entrepreneurs in their development, to strengthen their business skills, promote cooperation and joint business initiatives in the two countries.

It also aims to promote coordination and cooperation in energy infrastructure through support for vocational education, internships and exchanges between the US and Mexico.

And evaluate the feasibility of promoting partnerships between US universities and medical schools, as well as nursing programs in Mexico, to ensure that Mexican medical schools and nursing programs have accreditation standards comparable to those of the EU.

It has been reported that the legislative package is thought to cost a total of $ 900 billion, a document consisting of 5 thousand 600 pages.

The actions under the new legislation are intended to keep the US government funded, at least until September 2021, and thus extend the tax cuts, the various companies, for at least next year.

It should be noted that legislation passed by the House of Representatives and later by senators will go into effect once the still US President, Donald Trump, signs the document, which is expected to happen at any time.

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