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This could sway undecided voters in certain states toward Trump, if they believe hell strengthen their localeconomy.
Heres a look at histop picks and why he believes these states may have the most at stake.
Energy Information Administration(EIA).
Deregulation and support for fossil fuel industries would likely boost the states economy and job market, he said.
The states large oil and gas sector would likely thrive under policies favoring energy independence andreduced environmental regulations.
In Texas, a longtime Republican stronghold, Trump received 52.1% of votes in the 2020 election.
In the 2016 presidential election, he earned 52.5% of votes.
Florida
Florida might see growth due to favorable tax policies and tourism support, Waite said.
Lower taxes and deregulation can attract businesses and boost the states vibrant tourism industry.
For example, Trump has proposed eliminating federal taxes on tips.
However, its worth noting that Kamala Harris has also called to do the same thing.
In 2020, Trump won Florida with 51.2% of the vote.
A close call, he received just 49% of the votes in the 2016 presidential election.
Policies promoting domestic production and reducing trade deficits would support local industries.
In fact, one of the promises listed on Trumps campaign site touts his stance on domestic production.
Stop outsourcing, and turn the United States into a manufacturing powerhouse, it reads.
According to Waite, this focus onmanufacturing and trade dealscould benefit American producers.
He said it could also stimulate job growth and economic development in Ohio.
Trump won 53.3% of the Ohio vote in the 2020 presidential election.
He received 51.8% of the vote in 2016.
Given the voting history in this state, Trump likely doesnt need any help winning it again.
However, it cant hurt that his running mate, JD Vance, is currently an Ohio senator.
Pennsylvania
Another of Trumps campaign promises centers on energy production.
His website states, Make America the dominant energy producer in the world, by far.
Pennsylvania is thesecond-largest natural gas producerin the U.S. behind only Texas according to the EIA.
Policies encouragingenergy production and infrastructure investmentscan lead to job creation and economic growth in the state.
Trump lost Pennsylvania in 2020, receiving just 48.8% of the vote.
He garnered just 48.6% of votes in 2016 but managed to score a narrow win.
Arizona
Arizona could benefit from Trumpsborder security policies and trade initiativeswith Mexico, Waite said.
Customs and Border Protection.
Enhanced border infrastructure and trade agreements can stimulate local economies, he said.
Trump received just 49% of the Arizona vote in 2020, causing him to lose the state.
He won by a thin margin in 2016, garnering 49% of the vote.
He said that is probably not a coincidence.
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