Immigration To Abortion: Key Issue In US Election You Must Know About

Komal Das Nov 04, 2024

On the eve of the 2024 US presidential race, here's a look at key issues at stake

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Economy: Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs of more than 10 per cent on all US imports. He has also vowed to make the country the "crypto capital" of the planet

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Kamala Harris is appealing to the middle class with her promise to create an "opportunity economy," while pitching moderate tax hikes for the rich

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Immigration: Donald Trump says he will order mass deportations of millions of undocumented migrants if reelected

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Kamala Harris has also pledged a tough stance and warned of "consequences" for people who enter the country illegally

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Abortion: Trump has hinted that he may restrict access to drugs used in medical abortions, while Harris wants to pass a federal law to reinstate nationwide abortion rights

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Foreign Politics: With wars raging in the Middle East and in Ukraine, Trump has promised to quickly resolve both conflicts, while Harris has pledged support for Ukraine

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Both offer continued backing for Israel, though the vice president has drawn more attention to the suffering of Palestinians

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Climate: Trump plans to cut subsidies for renewable energies and electric vehicles, while Harris has promoted the "Inflation Reduction Act" of President Joe Biden

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