- Donald Trump, Kamala Harris have put Michigan issues front and center during frequent campaign stops in the state
- Harris has championed government intervention to keep EV production in the US, but Trump argues the transition will cost jobs
- The candidates also have stark differences on taxes, climate change, immigration, Israel, health care and education
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have frequented Michigan this year and spent considerable time focused on issues of great importance to the swing state.
Bridge Michigan has spent considerable time examining those issues too, publishing a series of policy-focused stories explaining the positions of both major party presidential candidates.
Follow the links below to read those stories, or visit our Voter Guide for more information on the presidential race — and other key contests for the state House, US House, US Senate, Michigan Supreme Court and more.
Where Trump, Harris stand on auto industry, EVs
The Biden-Harris administration has spent heavily to help automakers transition to electric vehicles. Trump argues the shift will cost jobs. Read more here.
Where Trump, Harris stand on economy and taxes
Harris wants middle class tax breaks but would raise taxes on big businesses. Trump wants to lower corporate taxes further, promising sweeping tax cuts and high tariffs on foreign goods to promote domestic industries. Read more here.
Where Trump, Harris stand on climate, Great Lakes
Harris has called climate change an “existential threat” to America. Trump says it’s not an immediate problem. Read more here.
Where Trump, Harris stand on immigration, border security
Trump is promising mass deportations. Harris wants to resurrect a bipartisan border deal. Read more here.
Where Trump, Harris stand on Israel, Ukraine, China
Harris has resisted activist calls for an arms embargo against Israel. Trump says he’d end the war but hasn’t said how and didn’t deliver a past promise for a Middle East peace deal. Read more here.
Where Trump, Harris stand on health care, drug prices
The Biden-Harris administration allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Trump wants to replace Obamacare but hasn’t said how. Read more here.
Where Trump, Harris stand on education
Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education but hasn’t explained how. Harris wants to expand student loan forgiveness. Read more here.