I believe the authors were intending to say $1B more.
OF course the need is $1B more.
The authors of the piece (and editors?) don’t want to come out and say it apparently.
“Next week’s chocolate ration is increased from 20 grams to 18 grams. All hail Big Brother.”
Probably just a typo...
(sign me, sick of fake and deceptive ‘news’ reporting)
I’ll report to Room 101 at Big Brother’s convenience. [snicker]