Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate on Tuesday, focusing on the economy, which is a top priority among voters.
Polls typically show that voters prefer Trump over Harris on the issue of the economy, with a Gallup survey last year showing a 14 percentage-point advantage for Republicans over Democrats on keeping the country prosperous.
Experts suggest that Harris may try to distance herself from President Joe Biden's economic record, as many Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy.
Inflation is expected to be a prominent topic during the debate, with consumer prices having increased more than 20% since Biden took office, despite a recent slowdown in price increases.
Both candidates have proposed tax policies, with Trump advocating for the renewal of his tax cut measure and the elimination of taxes on tips and Social Security benefits, while Harris proposes raising taxes on corporations and implementing a 28% tax on long-term capital gains.