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2016 Election: A Breakdown of the Candidates

By Lineweaver Financial Group
September 22, 2016 Category: 2016, Election, Candidates, Politics, Market

In an election year that appears to be anything but conventional, voters may have slightly better clarity on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and where they stand on key issues following the conclusion of the two major political party conventions. Differences in economic policies of Clinton and Trump mostly follow along party lines and viewpoints about the role of government. Clinton proposes a measured agenda. It is one that offers change, but without revamping the existing system and without throwing aside longstanding practices such as staying within budget constraints. Trump is focused on three main economic policy issues: 1) raise barriers to immigration; 2) impose large tariffs on goods from Mexico and China; and 3) enact large tax cuts. The presidential candidates policy platform on key issues is detailed on the following pages and is reflective of information released as of September 12, 2016. However, details are expected to continue to emerge or change as the official debate