VP Kamala Harris departs from her usual stump speech in North Carolina to outline her economic policy plan. She criticizes Trump's proposed tariffs, emphasizes building the middle class and creating opportunities, and discusses expanding tax incentives for affordable rental housing and collaborating with pharmaceutical companies.
Harris's speech evokes memories of the 2008 election and she has made numerous campaign stops in North Carolina. Attendees appreciate Harris's specific economic agenda and lack of name-calling, in contrast to Trump's rhetoric blaming Harris for inflation.
Harris's economic priorities reflect the fine political line she is walking, as she seeks to edge away from contested parts of the Biden administration legacy. Harris's economic plan focuses on jobs, small businesses, and trade unions.
Neither Harris nor Trump are talking about rolling back China tariffs. Harris's economic proposals require approval from the US Congress.
Critics question the efficacy of tariff proposals and supply chain restrictions. Harris's economic agenda aims to address high costs and make the economy fairer.
She will unveil more details on her economic agenda at the Democratic National Convention. Some progressives have skepticism about Harris's commitment to progressive policies, but many endorse her candidacy.
Harris promises to lower insulin and drug costs, building on prior administration efforts for Medicare insulin copay caps.
