{
  "id": 17955181,
  "title": "Why a midterm mauling for Trump will not bring Asia trade relief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/why-a-midterm-mauling-for-trump-will-not-bring-asia-trade-relief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T11:30:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3373082/why-midterm-mauling-trump-will-not-bring-asia-trade-relief"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After serving as US President since January 2021, Donald Trump has dramatically altered the global trading landscape through his unpredictable tariff policies and Iran conflict. As American voters face persistent inflation and rising living costs during Trump's second term, they will decide the fate of his Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections, which could see the loss of the House of Representatives to the Democratic Party. However, analysts warn that even a significant Republican setback won't immediately bring relief to Asia's trade relations. While a Democratic-controlled Congress could theoretically repeal or block specific tariffs, overcoming a presidential veto would be difficult, given current polling and the party's traditionally lower stance on free trade. Furthermore, both parties have incentives to address affordability concerns, including potential actions against tariff policies. Despite this, Asian nations should prioritize diversifying their trade partnerships rather than relying on improved U.S. trade policies, as Trump's executive powers remain potent, and a hostile Congress could hinder his efforts.",
  "summary": "Since returning to the White House in January last year, US President Donald Trump has upended the global trading order with his scattergun approach to tariffs and launched a war on Iran that sent oil prices soaring. On Tuesday, American voters hurting from nagging inflation and the high cost of living that have defined Trump’s second term have the opportunity to deliver their verdict on his…",
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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."
}