Donald Trump has some clear ideas for the American economy should the Republican presidential candidate win in November. Based on what he has said, some fear geopolitical chaos and trade wars. Others are excited about his so-called 'America First' policies bringing jobs back to the US.

Even though Trump's first stint in the White House had mixed results when it came to the economy, many voters still say they trust him to handle the economy better than the Democrats.

Joe Biden, the current president, has not been able to sell his ideas on the economy to the American public. In a mid-July poll by the Economist and YouGov, 51% disapproved of the way Biden is handling jobs and the economy and 58% don't like how he is dealing with inflation and prices. A total of 54% of respondents said the economy was getting worse overall.

Now that Biden has dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, the cards are being reshuffled regarding who's to blame for this dire situation.

Right now inflation and price hikes are a major problem as ordinary people feel the squeeze. In that same poll, 25% of respondents said inflation and prices were the most important issues at the moment, well above immigration, jobs and the economy.

At the Republican National Convention on July 18, Trump shared his vision for the country in his........

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