Harris Proposes New Incentive for Manufacturing During Pittsburgh Speech

While speaking in the Steel City, Harris said she considers herself a capitalist and believes in free and fair markets.

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Philip Chosky Theatre during a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 25, 2024. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Sept. 25 a new proposal aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing during a speech in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

While speaking at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh, the Democratic presidential nominee said she would invest in critical sectors, offer tax credits for manufacturers, and double the number of registered apprenticeships by the end of her first term.