Harris heads to Pittsburgh (again) to make a manufacturing pitch to voters

Vice President Harris gave the lengthiest economic speech of her campaign on Wednesday, describing what she called a “pragmatic” vision that would work with the private sector to help grow opportunities for the middle class.

In Pittsburgh — a city known for its steel industry in a state seen as key to the upcoming presidential election — Harris talked about plans to invest in new technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain, as well as ideas to double the number of apprenticeships and reform tax laws to make it easier to create profit-sharing plans.

“I believe we shouldn't be constrained by ideology, and instead should seek practical solutions to problems, realistic assessments of what is working and what is not, applying metrics to our analysis,” Harris said.

Harris affirmed her intention to support labor unions if she became president, but also work with the private sector and entrepreneurs.

Harris would give tax credits to sectors she wants to see grow

Harris has previously laid out ideas to cut costs for housing and families and give incentives to small businesses.

On Wednesday, she said she is concerned that it takes too long to start new projects in the United States compared to China — and would crack down on dumping, unfair subsidies and counterfeits from China.

“I will never hesitate to take swift and strong measures when China undermines the rules of the road at the expense of our workers, our communities, and our companies,” she said.

Harris’ speech was long on vision and short on details — her campaign has said it believes voters are less interested in hearing intricate policy proposals than they are about Harris' priorities.

She listed sectors where she wants to see growth — biomanufacturing,