The comments come as critics point to rising costs of U.S. government borrowing. Some analysts argue that markets now price in a risk of debt repudiation through intentional inflation, contributing to a situation where the United States pays more to borrow than either Greece or Estonia.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Trump Backs Inflation to Pay Off US National Debt
US Markets20 days ago
Donald Trump told TIME magazine that the Federal Reserve's high interest rates damage the U.S. more than inflation does. He stated that certain levels of inflation would allow the government to pay off the national debt very rapidly, signaling a preference for price increases over high borrowing costs.
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