Kamala Harris Unveils Economic Agenda to Combat High Prices and Support Working Families

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris plans to lower the cost of groceries, housing, and healthcare by bolstering the child tax credit and contrasting with Donald Trump's economic policies. Harris aims to appeal to middle-class voters by focusing on key issues affecting working families, with a speech planned in North Carolina.

In a critical move ahead of the November election, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris will unveil her economic agenda focused on reducing the cost of groceries, housing, and healthcare. This strategy, which includes bolstering the child tax credit, aims to draw sharp contrasts with Republican rival Donald Trump's policies on tariffs and taxes.

Harris, currently the U.S. vice president, is slated to present the details of her plan in an upcoming speech in North Carolina. Despite inflation dropping to below 3% in July, high costs of essential items continue to burden voters, making the economy a pivotal issue for the election.

Advisers note that while Harris's economic platform aligns closely with President Joe Biden's, it is tailored to resonate with middle-class families, particularly in battleground states. By addressing "pocketbook issues" like housing and consumer prices, Harris hopes to differentiate herself from Trump's economic record.

(With inputs from agencies.)