Clinton trump clash over economy in final campaign stretch

The 2016 US presidential election was marked by a intense clash between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump over the economy. As the campaign entered its final stretch, both candidates intensified their attacks on each other's economic policies and records.

Clinton, a former Secretary of State and First Lady, focused on her experience in the public sector and her plans to build on the economic progress made during the Obama administration. She proposed a range of policies aimed at boosting economic growth, including increasing the minimum wage, investing in infrastructure, and providing tax breaks for small businesses and middle-class families.

Trump, a billionaire businessman, campaigned on a platform of economic nationalism, promising to create jobs and stimulate economic growth through a combination of tax cuts, deregulation, and trade protectionism. He repeatedly attacked Clinton's economic policies, labeling them as "failed" and "out of touch" with the needs of ordinary Americans.

One of the most contentious issues between the two candidates was their approach to trade. Clinton supported the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and other free trade agreements, which she argued would increase American exports and create jobs. Trump, on the other hand, opposed the TPP and other trade deals, arguing that they had led to job losses and a decline in American manufacturing.

The debate over trade was fueled by Trump's repeated claims that the US was being taken advantage of by other countries, particularly China. He promised to impose tariffs on Chinese imports and renegotiate trade agreements to get a better deal for American workers.

Clinton, meanwhile, accused Trump of being reckless and inexperienced on trade issues, and warned that his protectionist policies would lead to a trade war and harm the US economy.

The clash over the economy was not limited to trade issues. Trump repeatedly attacked Clinton's record on the economy, pointing to the slow growth and high unemployment rates during the Obama administration. Clinton, in turn, accused Trump of being a "job destroyer" who had built his business empire by outsourcing jobs to foreign countries.

The debate over the economy was a key factor in the election, with many voters citing economic issues as their top concern. In the end, Trump won the election, but Clinton performed better than expected in many polls and won the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes.

The clash over the economy in the 2016 election highlighted the deep divisions in American politics and the differing visions of the two major parties. While Clinton and Trump had fundamentally different approaches to the economy, both candidates were able to mobilize significant support from voters who were concerned about the direction of the economy and the future of American prosperity.