Domestic issues dominate US midterms with global foreign policy implications
· World · Indian Express, The Hindu
Voters in the US midterms across 35 Senate seats, all 435 House seats, and gubernatorial races in 35 states prioritised local concerns including the cost of living, job displacement from technology, and polarisation on immigration and culture. Opinion polls indicate Trump’s popularity, even within his MAGA base, is eroding on issues of ending forever wars, controlling inflation, and anger at political elites. The unilateral invasion of Iran and its effect on commodity prices is hitting middle- and working-class Americans hardest. The doublespeak over the Epstein Files has also dented supporter sentiment. The election outcome will signal the room for manoeuvre the White House has in foreign policy, particularly regarding West Asia and Eastern Europe, and the political capital Trump carries into his term's second half.
Why it matters
The midterm results will directly shape the White House's ability to pursue tariffs, trade policies, and conduct in Ukraine and Iran conflicts, affecting global stability and India's bilateral relationship with the US.
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