US midterms shift Congress, but India-US ties stay steady

The US midterm elections have shifted Congressional control, but the impact on the India-US strategic partnership is expected to be subtle rather than disruptive, as bipartisan support for the relationship remains intact. The partnership is anchored in consensus around Indo-Pacific cooperation, technology, and defence ties, though it hit a low point under the second Trump administration over trade, Russia energy ties, and immigration. Congressional scrutiny may constrain some executive actions, but Trump retains broad authority over foreign policy. Upcoming summits, including the Quad leaders' meeting in Manila and Trump's APEC visit, will signal how the results reshape US global engagement. A Democratic majority could ease tariff and immigration pressures on India, though New Delhi may need to cultivate ties with key committee chairs.