Treas Sec Mnuchin in an interview on CNBC just...>

US: Treas Sec Mnuchin in an interview on CNBC just concluded ... Covered several

issues including Fed policy and Tsy market functioning. He said:

- White House is close to deal with Congress on a Coronavirus relief bill. This

is the "2nd inning" of the game, with the 1st being the $8bln response package

last week; next inning could be on airlines relief as seen in 9/11.

- In constant contact with Fed's Powell (says Fed and Treasury working together

to provide "unlimited liquidity"), will do everything we can to keep markets

open. Notes there have been issues with Off the Run Tsys and Commercial Paper

market, "we're looking at that".

- Tsy and Fed looking at a range of options. Treasury will seek permission from

Congress to get authority to do things Tsy thinks they need. Should be no stigma

for Banks for using the Discount Window.

- Looking at suspending student loan debt payments (part of a list of 50 items

they are bringing to the President).

- Tariff rollbacks not being considered, possible exemptions for

Coronavirus-related imports.