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Senator Kamala Harris, a 2020 Presidential candidate, speaks at the 28th Annual National Action Network (NAN) Conference in New York NYPictured: kamala harrisRef: BLU_S1891565 050419 NON-EXCLUSIVEPicture by: Andrew Schwartz / SplashNews.

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Also see how Harris vice president pick could impact your wallet.

In addition, President Biden and I have invested billions in American manufacturing, Harris said.

… All of this to say: Americas economic future looks bright.

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The emphasis on infrastructure could lead to significant job creation in construction and related industries.

This also could lead togreater employment opportunitiesin high-demand and high-paying fields.

And these changes wouldnt just be in the main sectors.

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Harris has famously supported overlooked and underserved communities including rural communities.

Her commitment to raising the minimum wage and enhancing worker protections may boost consumer spending, Shirshikov said.

But theres always a potential downside to any major changes like these.

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Industries that rely on low-wage labor might experience slower growth due to increased labor costs.

Wages may continue to increase, which could lead to more consumer spending.

Certain industries may see more growth than others, however.

Along with this,proposed or anticipated policy changescould mean higher overhead costs for businesses.

This could offset some of the positives, but only time will tell.

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