Both candidates would likely seek an economic stimulus package focusing on improving and repairing the nation's transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges and airports.
Trump's Economic Growth Plans -
- Trump initially opposed raising the minimum wage, now he would "like to raise it to at least $10" but prefers the states do it.
- Seek to develop a "trillion-dollar" spending plan over five years to create 13 million infrastructure jobs.
- Oppose the TPP and pursue changes in NAFTA.
- Impose a 45% tariff on goods from China and 35% tariff on auto imports from Mexico.
Hilary's Economic Growth Plans -
- Spend $275 billion on infrastructure over 5 years and create more than 3.6 million jobs.
- Raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $12 an hour.
- No longer supports TPP.
In the last blog post of this series, we will mention which stocks might benefit from Trump or Hilary Presidency.