White House says canceling student loans wouldn’t drive up inflation much

White House says canceling student loans wouldn't drive up inflation much
Press briefing at the White House in Washington

WASHINGTON – The short-term impact on inflation of a possible decision by U.S. President Joe Biden to cancel some student loans is likely to be small, a top aide said on Tuesday.

White House National Economic Council director Brian Deese said during a press briefing that Biden has not made a final decision on student loan debt relief. Biden has been considering plans to cancel some $10,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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