US Vice-President Kamala Harris, aiming to strengthen her economic platform, promised to drive new investments in domestic manufacturing if elected president in November.
Speaking in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, Harris presented herself as a pragmatic capitalist, committed to uplifting the middle class through targeted initiatives.
She outlined plans for $100 billion in tax breaks and incentives to support young families, first-time homebuyers, and the elderly, while emphasizing investments in artificial intelligence, aerospace, and energy.
In contrast, Harris also highlighted the need for wealthier Americans and corporations to “pay their fair share,” proposing tax increases on the rich. She promised to eliminate degree requirements for federal jobs, increase union apprenticeships, and reform building permits to boost domestic construction.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, campaigning in North Carolina, pushed his own economic vision, including a 15% tax rate for products made in America, emphasizing a “manufacturing renaissance.”
Trump also defended his controversial tariff proposals, asserting that they protect American jobs and businesses.
As the economy ranks as a top voter concern, Harris has gained a slight lead in national polls.
Both candidates are competing to resonate with voters by offering populist economic policies, each claiming to be the better choice for growing the middle class.
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