A central question in the final stretch of the election is if Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposals will cohere into an economic argument that can top former President Donald J. Trump’s.According to The New York Times, a key question in the final stretch of the election is whether Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic proposals can outshine those of former President Donald J. Trump.

At a recent campaign event in Pittsburgh, Harris distributed an 82-page booklet outlining her plans for the economy, covering topics such as housing, taxes, and healthcare. In contrast, Trump’s campaign website has a sparse issues section and his promises often consist of short slogans that even his advisors struggle to explain. He has also made bold claims such as implementing a 20% tariff on all imported goods and halving energy prices within a year.

Despite the lack of detail in his agenda, Trump is still leading Harris in polls on the economy, although his lead is shrinking in some surveys. Economists have warned that his promises, if put into action, could have negative effects on growth, consumer prices, and the federal deficit. However, many voters find his simple and direct promises appealing. His message of lower taxes, less regulation, and less trade resonated with a majority of Americans during his first term in office.

In the final stretch of the presidential race, the question remains whether Harris’s more detailed but still somewhat vague policy proposals can form a cohesive economic argument that can surpass Trump’s. Interestingly, both candidates share similar goals for the economy, such as reducing costs, regulations, and taxes for the middle class, and incentivizing corporations to manufacture products in the United States. 

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