Trump, Harris Endorse Tariffs on China, With Differing Approaches

The next administration will likely be pro-tariff. The conversation has shifted from whether tariffs are necessary to how they can best be implemented.

(Left) Former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Asheville, N.C., on Aug. 14, 2024. (Right) Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Las Vegas on Aug. 10, 2024. Grant Baldwin/Getty Images; Ronda Churchill/AFP via Getty Images

News Analysis

Regardless of who wins the White House in November, tariffs against China are here to stay. That’s the consensus in Washington, although Democrats and Republicans have different approaches. Meanwhile, who bears the cost of tariffs remains a topic for debate.