How Trump and Harris differ on key US policies ahead of historic face-off
Two candidates show stark differences in their approach to major US issues as election day gets closer. Their contrasting views on immigration border control and international relations set-up an interesting match-up
Next weeks election puts Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a direct match-up with very different ideas about Americas future
Immigration sits at the top of both candidates agendas: Trump promises a day-one border shutdown and what he calls “the biggest-ever deportation program“ (using National Guard and maybe military forces) While Harris supports a more measured approach — focusing on fixing whats she calls a broken system and backing the recent bi-partisan border deal
Their Ukraine positions show a clear split: Trump wants a quick end to what he calls a proxy-battle; promising a one-day ceasefire solution. Harris has met with Volodymyr Zelensky seven times and backs continued support saying “we cant let Putin win“
Do not come
On abortion Trump changed his mind a few times but now says its up to each state to decide — meaning some places might have 6-week limits. Harris takes a pro-choice stand and made history as first VP to visit an abortion clinic early-2024
The economy shows big gaps too: Trump wants up-to 60% tariffs on Chinese goods and plans to keep his 2017 tax-cuts. Harris backs Joe Bidens middle-class focused plan and wont raise taxes for people making under $400k per-year
Their Israel-Gaza views differ sharply — Trump moved the embassy to Jerusalem and made peace deals with UAE and others. Harris supports Israel but talks more about civilian deaths calling it a “human catastrophe“
Climate policy shows another split: Trump wants to “drill baby drill“ and end green programs on his first day. Harris backs clean energy but changed her mind on fracking. Their foreign policy differs too: Trump likes “America First“ while Harris supports working with nato and other allies
