US Midterms Test Republicans as Voters Turn on Trump Economy
· World · Euronews, Indian Express, Reuters
Less than a week before the US midterm elections, Republicans defending narrow majorities in the House and Senate face a reversal of the change message that powered their 2024 sweep. Inflation has risen to 3.7 percent in September from 2.7 percent when Donald Trump returned to office, and energy prices are driving the increase. Trump's economic approval has fallen to 34 percent with 65 percent disapproving, his lowest mark in either term, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey. A Reuters/Ipsos poll now shows 37 percent of voters trust Democrats more on the economy against 33 percent for Republicans, a flip from 2024 when Trump led on the issue by wide margins. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, with Republicans holding 219-214 and 53-47 edges respectively. The outcome will shape the remaining two years of Trump's presidency and could shift US policy toward Europe and global trade.
Why it matters
Control of Congress will determine whether Trump can advance his legislative agenda or faces investigations and gridlock, directly affecting US trade, defence and climate policies that impact India.
Read the original report — Euronews
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