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White House Considers Issuing Coronavirus 'War Bonds' - Adviser Kudlow

© REUTERS / Jonathan ErnstWhite House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow speaks to reporters about the Trump administration's response to the financial issues surrounding the coronoavirus outbreak, at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020
White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow speaks to reporters about the Trump administration's response to the financial issues surrounding the coronoavirus outbreak, at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 16, 2020 - Sputnik International
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The US government has introduced a number of measures to help businesses and citizens cope with the economic woes brought about by the coronavirus outbreak, such as aid programmes and a reduction of the key interest rate by the Federal Reserve.

The Trump administration is considering issuing special "war bonds" as a way to raise cash for its coronavirus relief efforts as the American economy continues to suffer from lockdowns, quarantines, and other anti-COVID-19 measures, the president's economic adviser Larry Kudlow revealed.

"This would be a long-term investment into the future of American health, safety and the economy. From my standpoint, technical considerations aside, I think the concept is exactly right", he said.

Kudlow went on to say that in his opinion, the Federal Reserve has not yet finished introducing fiscal measures aimed at helping the US economy amid the pandemic.

Trump's economic adviser said he hopes that the economy will snap back in a matter of a month or two after the lockdowns are lifted. Kudlow noted that the decision to open the US economy will be guided by the facts and added that the exact date will be determined based on coronavirus testing data.

© REUTERS / JOSHUA ROBERTSU.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak during the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 5, 2020
White House Considers Issuing Coronavirus 'War Bonds' - Adviser Kudlow - Sputnik International
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak during the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 5, 2020

Earlier, Trump called for the US economy to be opened as soon as possible, mulling Easter as a fitting date to do so. He argued that the American economy was not made to remain closed as it is now. The latest data from the CDC, however, suggests that the rate of infection is not declining yet, with 304,826 US citizens having been either infected with COVID-19 or are suspected to have contracted the virus. The number of deaths from the novel disease recently reached 7,616 in the country.

Grief holds her covered face against the shoulder of History and weeps in mourning as depicted at the Peace Monument in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 23, 2020.  The U.S. Senate struggled to reach agreement on a far-reaching coronavirus stimulus package on Monday. - Sputnik International
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