Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign in Michigan today, with a focus on the manufacturing industry as she aims to draw a contrast with former President Donald Trump. A campaign official revealed that Harris will kick off her visit at Hemlock Semiconductor in Saginaw, where she will tour the assembly line and engage with workers to underscore the significance of investing in US manufacturing jobs.
Last week, Hemlock Semiconductor secured a $325 million preliminary investment under the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan legislation passed in 2022 during the Biden administration. This bill is designed to inject over $200 billion over five years into bolstering the US's position in chip manufacturing.
The vice president is expected to advocate for her agenda, emphasizing the potential creation of numerous US manufacturing jobs while warning that a second Trump term could jeopardize these opportunities. Harris has put forth various proposals to revitalize the industry, including the introduction of a new tax credit tailored for American manufacturers.
Additionally, Harris has outlined plans to expand apprenticeship programs to facilitate job access for individuals without a traditional four-year degree. She has also expressed support for removing degree requirements and promoting skills-based hiring practices.
Following her visit to Hemlock Semiconductor, Harris will proceed to Macomb County, where she will tour a labor union training facility alongside instructors and apprentices. The vice president's itinerary will culminate with a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as she wraps up her engagements in the Great Lake State.
As the final nationwide poll before the election indicates, Trump maintains a substantial lead among likely voters in terms of trust to handle the economy, with 50% expressing more trust in Trump compared to 37% for Harris.
