Trump's Agenda Halted by Democratic Majority in US Congress

While Donald Trump will remain in office as US President until January 2029, it will not be easy for him to unilaterally push his agenda after losing the majority in both houses of Parliament. With Democrats in control, appointments to top positions and tighter business and immigration decisions will be closely monitored by the US Congress. Parliament can now raise the political price of Trump's controversial decisions through scrutiny, budgetary powers, and hearings. This could allow emerging economies like India greater choice and better bargaining in trade negotiations. Trade is the most immediate area of influence for India. The Trump administration has previously imposed heavy tariffs of up to 50 percent on Indian exports, which have since been reduced to 18 percent. Democrats now occupy the House floor to review the adverse effects of these steep tariffs on US business and companies. However, this does not mean that the tariffs will end immediately, as the Democratic Party is no longer fully competitive and is no longer open to Indian-US trade negotiations.