If elected, former and possibly future President Donald J. Trump would impose new tariffs on most goods coming into the country, making it his policy stance that has the potential to have the highest impact on manufacturers.
Are tariffs a good idea? And where does Democratic challenger Vice President Kamala Harris stand on the issue?
With Election Day less than two weeks away, IndustryWeek looks into the candidates’ stances on major issues impacting manufacturing, and we start with tariffs. (Discussions of Harris’ manufacturing and economic policies will run in the coming days.)
Trump Plans to Build on His First Term’s Trade Policies
Trump demonstrated his willingness to wield tariffs as a trade tool during his presidency. In those four years, his administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum under Section 232; a list of Chinese imports under Section 301 and solar cell and washing machine imports under Section 201.