Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance suggests that former President Trump's proposed tariffs may be contributing to Pennsylvania's transition towards conservative politics. He also expresses skepticism about Vice President Kamala Harris's promise to revitalize American manufacturing.
At a campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance provided his insights on the recent political trends in Pennsylvania and voiced concerns about the manufacturing policies proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Vance attributed the state's shift towards Republicanism, in part, to former President Donald Trump's tariff proposals. He highlighted Trump's plan to impose tariffs as a strategy to discourage imports and stimulate domestic production. Harris, however, has criticized this approach, citing potential price increases.
JD Vance Attributes Pennsylvania's Shift towards Red to Trump's Tariffs, Cautions Against Harris' Manufacturing Promises
Vance emphasized the importance of protecting American jobs and manufacturing industries, arguing that tariffs are necessary to combat foreign competition. He warned Pennsylvanians against trusting Harris's promises to revive manufacturing without addressing the issue of tariffs.
"There is no way to [rebuild American manufacturing] unless you're fighting hard against the people who are stealing our jobs and stealing our manufacturing industries," Vance asserted. "If you're not doing it, you're not serious about rebuilding the American middle class."
JD Vance Attributes Pennsylvania's Shift towards Red to Trump's Tariffs, Cautions Against Harris' Manufacturing Promises
Vance's comments come in response to a reporter's question regarding the county that the Trump campaign would initially focus on in determining the election outcome. Vance confidently predicted that Pennsylvania would support Trump's reelection.
"I really do believe that," Vance stated, citing the state's early voting numbers and its recent political shift towards the Republican party.
JD Vance Attributes Pennsylvania's Shift towards Red to Trump's Tariffs, Cautions Against Harris' Manufacturing Promises
Vance attributed the resonance of Trump's message in Pennsylvania to his emphasis on manufacturing and self-reliance. He criticized the country's dependence on foreign goods, particularly from China, and stressed the need for increased domestic production.
"China has 32% of world manufacturing GDP, while the U.S. has only 18%," Vance stated. "We need to make more of our own stuff in the United States of America. We must lower regulations, reduce energy costs for businesses, and rebuild the American middle class."
JD Vance Attributes Pennsylvania's Shift towards Red to Trump's Tariffs, Cautions Against Harris' Manufacturing Promises
Vance concluded his remarks by expressing skepticism about Harris's manufacturing promises, cautioning Pennsylvanians not to be misled. He emphasized the importance of combating foreign competition and fostering American manufacturing industries.
