Here's a side-by-side comparison of Trump's and Harris' policies on key issues:
Economy and Taxes
Trump:
- Extend 2017 tax cuts, primarily benefiting corporations and wealthy individuals
- Lower corporate tax rate to 15% for U.S. manufacturers
- Eliminate taxes on tips and Social Security benefits
- Impose tariffs of 10-20% on most imports, up to 60% on Chinese goods
Harris:
- Raise taxes on wealthy individuals (earning over $400,000) and large corporations
- Expand child tax credits and Earned Income Tax Credit
- Cut taxes for small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Eliminate taxes on tips
- Prohibit price gouging on groceries
Immigration
Trump:
- Complete the border wall with Mexico
- Implement largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history
- End birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants
- Reinstate travel bans on certain countries
Harris:
- Support pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals, especially those brought as children
- Address root causes of migration
- Implement stricter penalties for asylum seekers outside legal entry points
- Support comprehensive immigration reform
Climate and Energy
Trump:
- Expand drilling in the Arctic and other areas
- Roll back environmental regulations
- Criticize and potentially halt electric vehicle initiatives
- Withdraw from international climate agreements
Harris:
- Support investments in renewable energy and electric vehicle incentives
- Aim to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030
- Promote climate initiatives protecting vulnerable communities
- Continue record-high U.S. oil and gas output
Healthcare
Trump:
- Protect Medicare
- No plans to repeal Affordable Care Act
- Support taxpayer-funded fertility treatments
Harris:
- Expand Affordable Care Act
- Cap insulin costs at $35 monthly for all Americans
- Implement $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription costs
- Strengthen Medicare and Social Security
Crime and Policing
Trump:
- Pledge to dismantle drug cartels and combat gang violence
- Support "law and order" policies
- Reinvigorate police departments and protect officers from lawsuits
Harris:
- Implement universal background checks for gun purchases
- Expand red flag laws
- Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
- Reform qualified immunity for police officers
Education
Trump:
- Support school choice initiatives
- Expand federal support for religious schools
Harris:
- Support free college for middle-class students at public institutions
- Advocate for student debt forgiveness
- Invest in community colleges and vocational training
Foreign Policy
Trump:
- "America First" approach
- Skepticism towards NATO and traditional alliances
- Tough stance on China, including increased tariffs
Harris:
- Strengthen traditional alliances
- Continue firm stance on China while seeking areas of cooperation
- Support Ukraine against Russian aggression
This comparison highlights the significant policy differences between Trump and Harris across various key issues facing the United States.
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