The Trump administration’s small business relief loan program has opened its forgiveness portal, but many companies are waiting before applying in the hope that a new economic relief package could make the process easier.

Small businesses say they are unable to plan for the future and that some may even be forced to close permanently if further aid from the federal government doesn’t come soon.

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