澳大利亚气旋Alfred造成政府损失29亿美元,影响到国内生产总值和即将到来的预算。 Australian cyclone Alfred to cost government $2.9 billion, impacting GDP and upcoming budget.

澳大利亚财务主任吉姆·查莫斯宣布,前热带气旋Alfred将造成政府至少12亿美元的清理费用,另外17亿美元的保险支付费用。 Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will cost the government at least $1.2 billion for cleanup and another $1.7 billion in insurance payouts. 由于损失了1 200万个工时,气旋预计将使国内生产总值减少四分之一个百分点。 The cyclone is expected to reduce GDP by a quarter of a percentage point due to 12 million lost work hours. 即将于3月25日到期的预算也将解决与美国贸易关系紧张加剧的经济影响以及经济改革促进增长和生活水平的必要性。 The upcoming budget, due March 25, will also address the economic impact of rising trade tensions with the US and the need for economic reforms to boost growth and living standards.