Washington — On taxes, public spending and protectionism the two candidates for the White House are diametrically opposed: Hillary Clinton represents continuity, while Donald Trump seduces or frightens with radical proposals. However, while many economists are alarmed by the threat Trump poses to US prosperity, there is no shortage of small business owners and investors who believe the Republican candidate’s plans would benefit the economy. With polls showing the candidates are neck and neck just days before Tuesday’s election, the race could be summed up as "Wall Street is pro-Clinton, Main Street is pro-Trump," said Steve Odland, of the Committee for Economic Development, a nonpartisan, business-led economic policy group. Trump aims to revive economic activity through deregulation. He promises to achieve 3.5%-4% growth compared with the rate of 1.8% projected for 2016. He would achieve growth by cutting the corporate tax rate to 15% from 35% and lowering the income tax rate for we...
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