Harris economic policy draws on Biden White House alums Brian Deese, Mike Pyle
Ford MotorFord Motor(US:F) CNBC·2024-08-12 21:02

Group 1 - Vice President Kamala Harris is developing her economic policy plan with the assistance of economist Brian Deese, a former director of the National Economic Council [1][3] - Harris plans to release her presidential campaign's first formal platform focused on uplifting the middle class in the near future [1] - Key advisors to Harris include Mike Pyle, a former deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, and Deanne Millison, her chief economic adviser until 2023 [2][3] Group 2 - Deese has significant experience in economic policy, having played a crucial role in the Biden administration's economic response to Covid-19, including the passage of stimulus measures [5] - He has been involved in key legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act, which are central to Biden's legacy [5] - Deese's background includes work on the Paris climate agreement, aligning him with climate-focused economic initiatives [6]