EU lawmakers see hope for steadier US trade ties after midterms, warn of tariff risks
By Cynthia Kroet ( November 4, 2026, 09:18 GMT | Insight) -- EU lawmakers welcomed Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, seeing scope for stronger scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and closer trans-Atlantic cooperation. They warned at the same time that opposition in Congress would not prevent unilateral tariff measures, and that a weakened Trump could intensify pressure on Europe.EU lawmakers expressed cautious optimism that the US midterm election results could bring greater scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and more predictable trans-Atlantic relations. But they warned that a weakened president could intensify pressure on Europe....
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