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Trump would go higher than $1.8 trillion on coronavirus stimulus deal

U.S. President Trump holds campaign rally in Des Moines
U.S. President Trump holds campaign rally in Des Moines

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would agree to go higher than the $1.8 trillion that the White House has offered in coronavirus stimulus funding to strike a deal with House Democrats, who are seeking $2.2 trillion.

In an interview with Fox Business Network, Trump said there was a chance of getting a COVID-19 stimulus package passed before the November 3 presidential elections, though hopes for a deal have dimmed.

(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)