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Denmark's Finance Minister Explains Economic Deep Freeze

A historic $2 trillion stimulus deal was reached in the U.S., aimed at direct aid for American workers and employers. But it took time to hammer out, and while the White House and lawmakers were haggling, Denmark acted fast putting the country’s economy in deep freeze for three months. Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen joins Christiane to discuss what his government is doing.

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