The phrase "additional billions" means a large amount of money, specifically billions, that is being added on top of an existing amount. Full definition
With our plan's level of investment, this would translate into additional billions per year for the fiscal bottom line. (liberal.ca)
«State attorneys general told five of the nation's largest banks on Tuesday they face a potential liability of at least $ 17 billion in civil lawsuits if a settlement isn't reached to address improper foreclosure practices» a «figure [that] doesn't cover additional billions of dollars in potential claims from federal agencies,» the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. (fortune.com)
With this growing influence, the Sierra Club and its fellow environmental activists could successfully push through regulations that cost our economy additional billions in compliance costs — costs that will trickle down to every American. (activistfacts.com)