Trump and Harris share disputes over economy and abortion in tense debate

While Tuesday’s meeting might be the last time the candidates cross paths on the debate stage, they may cross paths again Wednesday when they both mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris (Alex Brandon/AP)

Sparring on politics and personality, US vice president Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the country as they met for the first time for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election.

Ms Harris immediately pressed the Democratic case better than outgoing president Joe Biden did before he stepped aside as a candidate, hitting the former president’s proposed tax cuts and tariffs and linking him to the conservative Project 2025 blueprint for a Republican administration and Republican efforts to restrict abortion access.