Kudlow Signals White House Seeks Like-Minded Fed Nominees

Trump adviser says surge in economy’s productive capacity can restrain price pressures

WASHINGTON—A top White House economic adviser said Thursday President Trump will seek to fill two Federal Reserve Board vacancies with nominees who don’t believe a rapidly expanding economy has to fuel faster inflation.

“The White House wants highly capable, competent people who understand that you can have strong economic growth without higher inflation,” White House National Economic Council head Lawrence Kudlow told reporters.

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