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Dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s trade policies helped drive a sweeping Democratic victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, positioning tariffs as a key battleground for the incoming Congress. Exit polls showed the economy was the most pressing issue for voters, especially concerns about inflation and persistently high prices. Trump acknowledged that higher energy costs were partly due to the war in Iran, but his tariffs on both allies and adversaries have raised business and consumer expenses for two years. About two‑thirds of voters said the tariffs hurt them economically, with Democratic voters feeling the impact most sharply.

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