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Collins, Biden, and Trump Negotiate Infrastructure and Small Business Aid

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What happened

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On September 26, 2026, Susan Collins, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump negotiated the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses. Susan Collins previously served as a lead negotiator on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act under Joe Biden.

From centralmaine.com

Why it matters

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is designed to fix roads and bridges. Additionally, the Paycheck Protection Program previously provided financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From centralmaine.com

Who's involved

  • Susan CollinsLead negotiator on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • Joe BidenCo-negotiator of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • Donald TrumpNegotiator of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and PPP

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • FEDSpeculative

    Infrastructure spending might increase aggregate demand, potentially forcing adjustments to FED policy.

  • CongressSpeculative

    The Infrastructure Investment Act could provide massive federal funding and mandates for the infrastructure sector.

  • National Federation of Independent BusinessSpeculative

    PPP and infrastructure spending may provide direct financial relief and a demand boost to small businesses.

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