VP Kamala Harris announces economic plans in first policy speech [Video]

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have unveiled their economic plans as they campaign for the 2024 presidential election. “As president, I will be laser-focused on creating opportunities for the middle class that advance their economic security, stability and dignity,” Harris said.Harris proposes expanding the child tax credit to up to $3,600, with $6,000 for children in their first year of life.She also plans to offer subsidies for first-time homebuyers and tax incentives for builders to create 3 million housing units.Additionally, she aims to implement a federal ban on price gouging groceries.”My plan will include new penalties for opportunistic companies that exploit crises and break the rules,” Harris said.Harris criticized Trump’s economic policies.”At this moment, when everyday prices are too high, he will make them even higher,” Harris said.Trump has spent the week criticizing Harris’ policies.”She wants price controls. If they worked, I’d go along with it …