Opinion | The Short-Sighted Economic Populism of Harris and Trump
Briefly

Kamala Harris criticized a proposed tariff expansion by Donald Trump, labeling it a national sales tax that would burden American families with higher prices on basic necessities.
Harris explained that tariffs are a tax on consumers, emphasizing that Trump's tariff policies led to no new jobs and hurt both consumers and American industries.
While criticizing Trump's tariffs effectively, Harris's plan to control food prices lacked clarity and addressed a minimal problem, which can lead to market distortions.
Price controls can result in shortages and inefficiencies, which Harris's vague proposal fails to recognize, revealing a misunderstanding of free market principles.
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