Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

What are the key issues for voters in the US presidential elections?

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris shake hands. Both are wearing dark formal attire and strained expressions of cordiality.

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shake hands at the start of a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024. Source: Getty / Saul Loeb / AFP

As the United States presidential election approaches, Donald Trump’s personality seems to dominate the narrative, yet key issues remain at the forefront for many voters. Immigration and the economy, particularly inflation and cost of living, are top concerns, with Mr Trump tying these issues to Vice-President Kamala Harris, who he says failed to address them while in office.


Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3.
Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1.
Listen to past stories from our podcast. 
And don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook page!

Share

Follow SBS Japanese

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS Japanese News

Watch it onDemand

Watch now