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Economic Plans of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump: A Comparison

In the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying to showcase how they will manage the economy if elected.

Both candidates have differing economic visions to address high living expenses, with Harris emphasizing an “opportunity economy” and Trump focusing on tax breaks and tariffs.

Affordable Housing Expansion and Prescription Drug Cost Reduction

Harris introduced a comprehensive plan to address the nation’s affordable housing crisis, offering down payment support for first-time homebuyers and proposing measures to lower rent costs.

Additionally, she outlined initiatives to reduce prescription drug costs, including expanding caps on out-of-pocket expenses and expediting Medicare’s drug price negotiations.

CNN’s Ella Nilsen and Samantha Delouya contributed to this report.