Harris Hits Trump on Tariff Plan
Harris Continues To Make Her Case On Economics
Topic:
Politics
by MPeriod
Posted 2 weeks ago
As the 2024 presidential campaign intensifies, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump continue their efforts to win over voters in key swing states. Harris visited Pennsylvania, while Trump campaigned in North Carolina, with both candidates focusing heavily on the economy—an issue at the forefront of voter concerns.
Harris’s Economic Message
Vice President Harris made her stance clear during her speech in Pittsburgh, emphasizing that strengthening the middle class is central to her economic vision:
- “When we invest in those things that strengthen the middle class, it grows our economy,” Harris declared.
Harris has consistently positioned herself as an advocate for the middle class, promising to make it a defining goal of her presidency:
- “I have pledged that building a strong middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency,” she said.
Middle-Class Tax Breaks
Harris also highlighted her plan to deliver economic relief through tax cuts:
- “Under my plan, more than 100 million Americans will get a middle-class tax break,” Harris told the Pittsburgh audience.
Additionally, Harris emphasized boosting America’s manufacturing sector, a key part of her strategy for creating jobs and sustaining economic growth. You can find a full break down on the Harris-Walz Economic plan
here, along with a debate on its pros and cons
here.
Trump’s Tariff Plan
While Harris focused on middle-class tax cuts and manufacturing, Trump used his campaign stop in North Carolina to discuss a different economic strategy: tariffs. Tariffs, taxes placed on goods imported from foreign countries, have been central to Trump's trade policies throughout his political career.
Trump's Focus on Tariffs
Trump argued that foreign countries have taken advantage of the United States economically, and he reiterated his plan to impose tariffs as a means of protecting American industries:
- “I’m imposing tariffs on your competition from foreign countries. All these foreign countries that have ripped us off,” Trump said.
He directed his criticism toward Harris and her opposition to his tariff plan, portraying her stance as a threat to local economies:
- “Kamala is not attacking me. She’s attacking you, your furniture job, she’s attacking your community,” Trump claimed during his speech.
Harris's Response to Tariffs
Harris, in contrast, argued that Trump's tariff plan would hurt middle-class families by increasing the cost of goods. Tariffs often lead to higher prices for consumers, and Harris framed her economic policy as a more sustainable solution for middle-class Americans.
The Battleground Continues: Next Stops on the Campaign Trail
Both candidates are continuing their push in swing states:
- Trump is set to visit Michigan later in the week, a critical state that could determine the outcome of the 2024 election.
- Harris will be traveling to Arizona, another battleground where economic issues are front and center.
As the campaign progresses, the battle over the economy—especially regarding tariffs, tax cuts, and manufacturing—will remain a focal point of debate between the two candidates.
