WASHINGTON/BERLIN -- Major economies across the globe are preparing to unleash massive stimulus programs to combat the fallout from the coronavirus epidemic, with some packages on track to match or exceed 10% of gross domestic product.
10% or more of GDP eyed in many countries as US lawmakers clash on details

U.S. President Donald Trump at a coronavirus press briefing on March 21. The country plans one of the largest stimulus packages, but lawmakers are still at odds about the contents. © Reuters
WASHINGTON/BERLIN -- Major economies across the globe are preparing to unleash massive stimulus programs to combat the fallout from the coronavirus epidemic, with some packages on track to match or exceed 10% of gross domestic product.