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Could a midterm defeat tame Trump? Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say

Experts suggest a divided US Congress may not curb Donald Trump's agenda, predicting more transactional or risky foreign policy moves.

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Chinese analysts express skepticism regarding a potential Democratic wave in the upcoming US midterm elections, warning that a divided Congress may fail to restrain President Donald Trump's future foreign policy, which could become increasingly transactional or risky.

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The US midterm elections are approaching, with potential implications for the balance of power in Congress and the administration's ability to execute policy.

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A potential lame-duck phase may not deter US President Donald Trump from pursuing more “transactional” or “risky” foreign policy moves after the midterm elections, Chinese experts warn, while casting doubt on expectations of a powerful Democratic wave.

Amid a season of high-stakes contests that could reshape global politics, the US vote on Tuesday stands out.

The election, which will determine who takes control of the US Congress, could result in Trump and his fellow Republicans no longer holding all the levers of power over the next two years.

Open Questions

Will the election result in a divided Congress?
How specifically will Trump's foreign policy shift?