Democratic Committee Takeovers: More Investigations, Limited Tariff Relief

Posted 11/5/26

The midterm elections have set the stage for sustained congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration’s trade policies. Incoming Democratic chairs will gain the means to investigate tariff decisions, sanctions waivers, export licenses and sensitive investments, as well as companies’ dealings with the administration.

But presidential veto power and bipartisan support for restrictions involving China will limit how far Congress can change the underlying policies.

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