Democratic midterm win unlikely to help Canada

Democratic midterm win unlikely to help Canada

November 3, 2026 6:10 pm PST.

Democrats are predicted to make gains in U.S. midterms, but political scientists say it's not likely to help Canada much in trade talks. It's also not clear how Donald Trump's trade plans might change if Republicans lose seats.

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