Factbox: From Boeing to Tennessee whiskey, coronavirus U.S. bailout requests top $2 trillion

(Reuters) – As the coronavirus pandemic threatens to bring U.S. economic activity to a halt, American businesses are jockeying for a financial lifeline from President Donald Trump’s administration and Congress.

Here is a look at requests to federal or state lawmakers for aid to offset the economic fallout of the pandemic.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS

The National Association of Manufacturers called for the federal government to create a resiliency fund that would include $1.4 trillion in loans to help manufacturers and small businesses. The fund would help protect the financial security of the almost 13 million workers in the industry, the group said in a statement on Wednesday.

RESTAURANTS

A U.S. restaurant trade group on Wednesday asked the White House and congressional leaders for a $455 billion aid package, saying that the industry could shed nearly half of its 15.6 million jobs and at least a quarter of its annual sales because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Washington-based association said restaurants could take a $225 billion sales hit in the next three months, a quarter of their projected total sales of $899 billion.

HOTEL, TRAVEL INDUSTRY

American hotel and travel industry executives met with Trump on Tuesday to discuss a potential $250 billion aid package, as thousands of hotel workers began furloughs due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The requested package would consist of $150 billion in direct aid for the hotel sector and $100 billion for related travel companies including convention businesses, industry executives said on a call after the meeting with Trump, who made his fortune in real estate and hotels.

U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has asked Congress for $250 billion in localized aid to help cities stop the spread of the coronavirus, including through resources for public health departments, supporting small businesses and addressing food insecurity.

HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY

The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association asked Congress on Thursday to allocate $100 billion to help health-care personnel and providers, including physicians, nurses and hospitals, respond to the new coronavirus, according to a letter on the hospital association’s website.

BOEING

Boeing Co <BA.N> on Tuesday called for a $60 billion bailout in access to public and private liquidity, including loan guarantees, for the struggling U.S. aerospace manufacturing industry, which faces huge losses from the pandemic.

The U.S. planemaker has told lawmakers it needs significant government support to meet liquidity needs and it cannot raise that in current market conditions, people briefed on the matter said.

AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Major U.S. airlines sought a government bailout of more than $50 billion in the wake of the steep falloff in travel demand sparked by the outbreak.

Airlines for America, the trade group representing American Airlines <AAL.O>, United Airlines Inc <UAL.O>, Delta Air Lines Inc <DAL.N>, Southwest Airlines Co <LUV.N> and others, said the industry needs $25 billion in grants, $25 billion in loans and significant tax relief to survive. They seek tax relief that could be worth tens of billions of dollars through the end of at least 2021.

They also want a package of $8 billion, equally divided in grants and loans for cargo carriers.

AIRPORTS

U.S. airports are seeking $10 billion in federal assistance to help offset losses incurred by the sharp drop in travel, two people briefed on the matter said.

NATIVE AMERICAN GAMING INDUSTRY

The Native American gaming industry on Tuesday requested $18 billion in U.S. federal aid as it shut casinos that are the sole source of commercial revenue for dozens of tribes in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Tribal governments will be unable to provide health and education services and will default on loans unless they get federal support to make up for lost casino money, the National Indian Gaming Association said in a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The roughly 460 Indian casinos are in the process of closing given the threat of the coronavirus to tribal members and many non-Native American employees.

PORTS

The American Association of Port Authorities is seeking $6.5 billion in grants and direct assistance in the wake of a steep decline in port and cruise line traffic following the coronavirus pandemic, according to a letter to congressional leaders seen by Reuters.

The group representing major U.S. ports said early estimates suggest a 20% annualized reduction in cargo activity at U.S. ports, leading to a loss of $1 billion in revenue.

The group seeks $1 billion in port grants, $1 billion in direct assistance and $4.5 billion for federal navigation channel improvement and maintenance projects.

AMTRAK

Amtrak said on Monday that the U.S. passenger rail service and its state partners need $1 billion in government assistance after a dramatic decline in travel because of the coronavirus. Amtrak said bookings had plunged 50% during the crisis.

TENNESSEE DISTILLERS GUILD

The Tennessee Distillers Guild said on Tuesday it asked the state’s governor and legislature for relief to offset the blow from suspending tours, canceling large events and ceasing production due to the coronavirus.

The guild asked for immediate temporary relief for distilling, brewing and hospitality industries from payroll, gallonage and liquor by the drink taxes, though it did not specify how much aid it sought.

(Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Richard Pullin, Will Dunham Editing by Leslie Adler)