US midterm shift: Democrats take Congress, tempering Trump's unilateralism

Democrats have won control of Congress in the 2026 midterms, defeating most of Trump's preferred Republicans. This shift is expected to constrain Trump's unilateralist policies, including tariffs and foreign interventions, though the extent of change remains uncertain. Allies like Canada, Germany, and Japan are watching for potential policy recalibration.

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