Trump could lash out with more tariffs after midterms setback: Trade expert

CNA10 hours ago10:29

Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress in the United States midterm elections on Tuesday (Nov 3), dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump and raising questions about what the political shake-up in Washington could mean for Asia. Trump may respond to the election setback by imposing even more tariffs, says Deborah Elms, head of trade policy at the Hinrich Foundation. Speaking to CNA’s Asia First, she says that while a Democrat-controlled Congress could constrain some of Trump’s policies, he would continue to wield significant power over trade decisions. She also discusses how uncertainty over US trade policy could affect business decisions in Asia. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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