United States: Democratic sweep to constrain Trump’s fiscal agenda - ING

ING economists highlight the Democrats’ decisive victory in the US midterm elections, securing control of both chambers of Congress. They expect the outcome to constrain President Trump’s domestic agenda over his final two years in office, with tax and spending proposals likely facing legislative gridlock. While further fiscal expansion appears unlikely, large budget deficits and deteriorating debt dynamics are expected to persist, with the debt ceiling potentially acting as a temporary brake.

Congressional gridlock and persistent fiscal risks

"With most votes counted, it's clear the Democrats have secured a decisive victory in the US midterms, claiming majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives."

"The obvious outcome from the result on Tuesday is that a Democrat-controlled Congress will stifle President Trump’s domestic agenda in his final two years in power."

"The consequence is that spending and tax proposals, as with most domestic legislation, will likely be gridlocked."

"While we won’t see any further fiscal expansion, large fiscal deficits and deteriorating debt dynamics will continue."

"The fiscal situation will certainly remain a concern, although hitting the debt ceiling could act as a temporary brake."

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