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How far do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ on policy?

A short guide to their plans for America—which are more similar than their opposing styles suggest

left: Kamala Harris right: Donald Trump
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WHEN IT COMES to style, the contrast between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could hardly be starker. She is a former prosecutor from Berkeley, California, who is campaigning on a platform of steady responsibility; he is a property tycoon—and frequent defendant—from Queens, New York, prone to bizarre rants at rallies. But consider their policies, as The Economist did in a recent series of articles, and the two candidates look more similar. Mr Trump’s approach to topics including trade, China and immigration have set the terms of this contest. How will America’s next president act in the areas where he or she (rather than Congress, which may well be divided) has control?

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