Inflation was a worldwide phenomenon created primarily by pandemic-related supply chain issues. Harris had approximately zero percent responsibility for it. Nevertheless, Trump will keep hammering her on the issue, and some of it will undoubtedly stick.
So how should she respond? In three ways. First, by noting the improvement over the last 18 months. Second, by emphasizing the efforts made by Biden-Harris to reduce prices, most notably of prescription drugs. Third, and most importantly, by talking about Trump’s tariffs at every opportunity. The public is not aware of them yet. It needs to be.