{
  "id": 17893707,
  "title": "Could a midterm defeat tame Trump? Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/could-a-midterm-defeat-tame-trump-not-on-foreign-policy-chinese-17893707",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261103/could-a-midterm-defeat-tame-trump-not-on-foreign-policy-chinese-experts-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese experts caution that a potential lame-duck phase after the upcoming US midterm elections may not dissuade President Donald Trump from engaging in more transactional or risky foreign policy actions. They question the likelihood of a powerful Democratic wave in the elections, currently projecting a narrow path for the party to gain control of both chambers. Multiple models and ratings indicate Democrats are on track to flip the House of Representatives, though the exact number of seats gained varies. However, recent signs suggest the party's prospects have improved, despite most contested Senate seats being in traditionally Republican states. Chinese observers concur that the November 3 midterms are expected to result in a divided government in the US.",
  "summary": "A potential lame-duck phase may not deter US President Donald Trump from pursuing more \"transactional\" or \"risky\" foreign policy moves after the midterm elections, Chinese experts warn, while casting doubt on expectations of a powerful Democratic wave. Amid a season of high-stakes contests that could reshape global politics, the US vote on Tuesday stands out. The election, which will determine…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Could a midterm defeat tame Trump? Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/could-a-midterm-defeat-tame-trump-not-on-foreign-policy-chinese",
        "published": "2026-11-01T14:00:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}