World leaders who sparred with Trump express cautious relief at Republican election rout — SkimNews
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Foreign leaders expressed cautious relief after Democrats won control of both chambers in the U.S. midterms, but many said Trump’s handling of Iran, tariffs and Ukraine would not necessarily change.
Why it matters: Democrats’ control of both chambers gives Congress an easier time constraining Trump domestically, but Laurel Rapp says he retains broad latitude over foreign policy. Doug Ford said the sweep gives Canada only “a little more leverage,” even as Ontario bears U.S. automobile and steel tariffs.
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