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Trump-Harris debate sums up policy-light US election

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  Trump-Harris debate sums up policy-light US election Harris did not provide an answer when asked why the Biden administration, in which she has served for nearly four years, has maintained several tariffs introduced during Trump's presidency. She also did not explain how she would address inflation, a persistent concern for many voters according to polls. Trump’s attempt to exploit Harris's clear vulnerability (characterizing her economic policies as Marxist) was derailed when he shifted to discussing illegal immigration, stating that "bad immigration" is the worst threat to the economy. This moment typified the debate overall: while it was heated and contentious, both sides offered little substantive insight into policy. Harris did not explain why the Biden administration, in which she has served for nearly four years, has continued several tariffs imposed by Trump. Nor did she provide a clear plan to tackle...