Trump's Tariff Policies Backfire as US Voters Deliver Rebuke in Midterms

Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered a major defeat in the US midterm elections, with voters citing his tariff policies and the resulting high cost of living as primary reasons for the backlash. The tariffs, including a 50% levy on Indian goods, burdened American consumers with 96% of the costs, not foreign exporters. This drove up prices on essentials, forcing many to donate plasma for money and making economic issues the top concern for 48% of voters. India responded by reducing exports, which further strained US supply chains and prices. The election results are seen as a direct referendum on Trump's economic agenda, which he had asked voters to judge.