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The economy according to Donald Trump

The GOP nominee had a lot to say about America's economy, but less about how he'd fix it.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the final night of the Republican National Convention on Thursday.
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In the final night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination and spoke for an hour and 15 minutes about safety, security and the economy. And while his goals — rewriting trade agreements, cutting taxes, creating jobs — were clear, details were scant on how he would accomplish them.