Presidential debate crib sheet: U.S. economy numbers to know

2 comments

1. When Vice President [Kamala Harris](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/12/harris-economic-policy-plan-trump-election.html) and former President [Donald Trump](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/trump-could-drive-inflation-higher-with-his-second-term-economic-agenda-analysts-say.html) take the [debate](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/presidential-debate-between-trump-biden-live-updates.html) stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, expect them to arrive with a [stockpile of talking points](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/12/inflation-fears-down-consumer-optimism-up-economy-may-start-to-help-biden-with-voters.html) about the [U.S. economy](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/04/biden-us-economy-worlds-best-trump-claims-cesspool-data-is-clear.html).

   In the weeks leading up to their head-to-head debate, hosted by ABC News, both Harris and Trump have [unveiled](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/03/harris-small-business-tax-deduction-trump-debate-election.html) new [economic proposals](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/05/trump-elon-musk-harris-election-government-efficiency-agency.html). They have also tried to paint their rival as a threat to the health and stability of the U.S. economy.

   As the candidates try to frame the economy in favorable terms Tuesday, keep these key numbers in mind.

   More: [https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/10/trump-harris-debate-election-economy-gdp-jobs-inflation.html](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/10/trump-harris-debate-election-economy-gdp-jobs-inflation.html)

2. Kamala Harris needs to hammer Trump on tariffs.