Kamala Harris Criticizes Trump's China Trade Policies in Presidential Debate

During a presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump's trade policies with China. She accused Trump of aiding Chinese military advancements and causing a significant trade deficit. Trump defended his tariffs, claiming they targeted China and other exploiting nations, while blaming Biden for high inflation.

During a high-stakes presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump's trade policies with China, accusing him of initiating trade wars and selling American technology to enhance China's military capabilities. Harris emphasized the need to focus on alliances and invest in American-based technology to compete in the 21st century.

Responding to a question about the affordability of higher tariffs for Americans, Harris pointed to the significant trade deficit under Trump's administration. She argued that the focus should be on ensuring the United States wins the global competition by fortifying alliances and investing in cutting-edge technology and workforce support.

Harris also condemned Trump for thanking Chinese President Xi Jinping during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite allegations of Chinese lack of transparency about the virus's origins. Trump, on the other hand, defended his tariff policies, asserting that they forced China and other nations to pay, and blamed the Biden administration for the soaring inflation, terming it as the worst period in America's history.

(With inputs from agencies.)