After Trump’s midterm setback, eyes on Washington over India-US ties
The outcome of the 2026 midterm elections could significantly boost India's leverage in trade negotiations with the US. With Democrats gaining power, Trump's capacity to enforce harsh tariffs is constrained, alleviating pressure on India. This shift allows India to pursue trade agreements more strategically and carefully, potentially resulting in better deals. Furthermore, new legal constraints…

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After Trump’s midterm setback, eyes on Washington over India-US ties (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
After the midterm results, all eyes will be on the road ahead for two of the world's largest democracies.
US midterms weaken Trump, test India-US ties (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
Trump's midterm setback may ease tariff pressure on India: Report (opens Times of India in a new tab)
The outcome of the 2026 midterm elections could significantly boost India's leverage in trade negotiations with the US. With Democrats gaining power, Trump's capacity to enforce harsh tariffs is constrained, alleviating pressure on India. This shift allows…


