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US midterm election results 2026: What Donald Trump's political setback means for India
- November 05 , 2026
The Republicans may have suffered a setback in the US midterm elections, but does that mean Donald Trump has lost his power to shape America's policies? Not quite. Despite the electoral defeat, Trump retains significant presidential powers, including the ability to veto legislation. And for India, that could mean continued uncertainty over tariffs, the India-US trade deal, energy security and America's policy towards Iran and Israel. Senior Assistant Editor Sanjib Kr Baruah examines why Trump's midterm setback may offer little relief to India.