Why a midterm mauling for Trump will not bring Asia trade relief
Analysts warn that US midterm elections are unlikely to reverse President Donald Trump's trade disruptions and tariffs.
Quick Look
Asian exporters hoping a hostile US Congress will undo President Donald Trump's trade tariffs face disappointment, as analysts warn the midterm elections are unlikely to alter his trade policies.
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Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump has implemented aggressive tariff policies and engaged in a conflict with Iran during his second term.
Asian exporters banking on a hostile Congress to undo Trump’s trade disruption are set for disappointment, analysts say
Since returning to the White House in January last year, US President Donald Trump has upended the global trading order with his scattergun approach to tariffs and launched a war on Iran that sent oil prices soaring.
On Tuesday, American voters hurting from nagging inflation and the high cost of living that have defined Trump’s second term have the opportunity to deliver their verdict on his Republican Party in the midterm elections.
Polls suggest that the Republicans, who currently control both chambers of Congress, may lose the House of Representatives to the rival Democratic Party, while control of the Senate remains a toss-up.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Republicans may lose the House of Representatives to the Democratic Party
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Which party will win control of the House and Senate?
- How will Asian exporters adapt to sustained US tariffs?
