US⁢ Presidential Debate: Harris ⁢and ​Trump Clash on Economy

Vice President ​Kamala Harris and former US President Donald ​Trump, ‍the Republican presidential⁣ candidate, attended the first TV debate ​held in Philadelphia,⁢ Pennsylvania, on⁣ September 10th (local time).

During the live debate hosted‍ by ABC News at the National Constitution Center‌ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Harris emphasized her economic⁤ campaign agenda, stating, “I⁤ believe in the ambition,‌ aspirations,​ and dreams of the ⁢American people. I ‍will create an economy of opportunity.”

When⁣ asked if the ⁣economic situation of Americans is better ‍now than‌ it was ⁣four⁣ years ago, Harris reflected⁣ on⁤ her life as a middle-class woman ‌born and‍ raised in the United⁢ States. She proposed increasing the child tax credit ⁢to⁢ $6,000 and providing a tax credit⁢ for ‌small business startups.

Trump responded by ‍saying, “Under Joe⁣ Biden, we will see the⁣ worst situation in American history.” He criticized Harris, stating, “Harris has no plan. She is⁣ just following Biden.” Trump⁢ also emphasized his ​support for imposing⁣ tariffs and expressed concerns about ⁢the impact of illegal immigration on American ⁢jobs and cities.

Harris⁢ countered ⁤Trump’s claims, stating, “Under Trump, we have had the worst unemployment since the Great Depression ‍and the greatest threat to American⁤ democracy since⁣ the Civil War.” The debate⁣ highlighted the‍ stark differences⁣ between the two candidates’ economic policies and visions for the⁤ United States.