Following the November 3 midterm elections, the Democratic Party secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that relations between New Delhi and Washington rest on strong bipartisan backing. Although President Donald Trump retains broad executive authority over foreign affairs, heightened congressional scrutiny could influence bilateral matters such as defence cooperation, immigration policies, technology transfers, and trade tariffs.
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A Democrat-led Congress is expected to restrict President Donald Trump's legislative agen…: A Democrat-led Congress is expected to restrict President Donald Trump's legislative agenda during the remaining two years of his term.
Immediate shifts in United States policy toward India remain unlikely because the America…: Immediate shifts in United States policy toward India remain unlikely because the American president retains primary control over foreign affairs.
Enhanced congressional oversight could directly affect crucial bilateral cooperation rega…: Enhanced congressional oversight could directly affect crucial bilateral cooperation regarding immigration, defence initiatives, trade, and technology transfers.
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