Jeff Stein

Washington, D.C.

White House economics reporter

Education: Cornell University, BA in history

Jeff Stein is the White House economics reporter for The Washington Post. Since joining The Washington Post in November 2017, he has covered the Republican tax law; the government shutdown; and the administration's economic response to the coronavirus, among other topics. In 2014, he founded the local news nonprofit the Ithaca Voice in Upstate New York. The Ithaca Voice has a full-time staff of reporters and remains the best publication in the city.
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Harris vs. Trump on the economy: Comparing their policies

Here’s how the economic policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

September 10, 2024

    Jill Stein’s economic policies, explained

    Jill Stein has advocated for raising taxes for the richest Americans, canceling student debt and cutting defense spending.

    September 10, 2024

      Donald Trump’s economic policies, explained

      As president, Donald Trump lowered the tax rate for the richest Americans and corporations.

      September 10, 2024

      Kamala Harris’s economic policies, explained

      Kamala Harris supports raising taxes for corporations and the highest incomes and giving tax breaks to small businesses.

      September 10, 2024

      The Harris agenda emerges: Populism with a ‘healthy dose of centrism’

      Kamala Harris’s new economic policy blends left-leaning populism with centrist tax plans to address business leaders’ concerns.

      September 9, 2024
      Vice President Kamala Harris announces a tax plan during a rally last week at Throwback Brewery in North Hampton, N.H.

      Trump turns to outlandish promises to offset $7 trillion in tax cuts

      The former president pushes a sovereign wealth fund, unrealistic promises over a spending commission and exaggerated claims about tax cuts.

      September 6, 2024
      Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump walks onstage during a campaign event in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Aug. 17. (Tom Brenner for The Washington Post)

      Trump tightens alliance with Musk, advocating broad role in U.S. policymaking

      The GOP presidential nominee endorsed a commission that could give Musk responsibilities for auditing federal spending and regulations, marking another area of collaboration in the run-up to November’s election.

      September 5, 2024
      From left, Kevin Plank of Under Armour, Elon Musk of SpaceX and Wendell P. Weeks of Corning listen to then-President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Jan. 23, 2017.

      Biden preparing to block Nippon Steel purchase of U.S. Steel

      President Joe Biden is set to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, a major industry move.

      September 4, 2024
      President Joe Biden, backstage before speaking at the Democratic National Convention last month, is said to be close to announcing a move to formally block Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel.

      Kamala Harris pitches $50,000 tax benefit in bid to spur start-ups

      The vice president’s campaign will detail efforts to boost small businesses to help draw a contrast with former president Donald Trump.

      September 3, 2024
      Vice President Kamala Harris high-fives and greets supporters during a campaign rally at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday.

      Trump eyes plan that may give Elon Musk role in auditing U.S. agencies

      Elon Musk may seek to join Trump’s government efficiency commission, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and federal spending cuts.

      September 2, 2024
      Former president Donald Trump participates in an interview with billionaire Elon Musk on X on Aug. 12.