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How Trump And Harris Would Tackle The Economy

Aug 29, 2024
Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times journalist focused on the economy, delves into the contrasting economic proposals from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. They discuss Harris's approach to tackling price gouging and taxing the wealthy, contrasted with Trump's tax cuts and tariffs. The conversation explores how mixed signals of inflation affect voter perceptions of the economy, and the implications of these proposals on housing costs and economic inequality as elections approach.
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