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Democrats win US midterm elections
Secure control of both chambers
In short
Democrats won control of both the Senate and House in the US midterm elections.
Only two Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided.
China said it will continue cooperating with the US after the results are announced.
Key facts
| When | Results from the US midterm elections held on November 3 were tallied through November 5. |
|---|---|
| Who | Democrats defeated Republicans and became the majority party in both the Senate and House. |
| What | Only two Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska have not yet determined winners. |
| How | Mississippi's vote margin is 0.1%, and Alaska's is a difference of 637 votes, both extremely close. |
What it means for me
Given the possibility of changes in China tariff policy, it is worth monitoring price trends for imported goods.
Self-employed businesses dealing in imported goods should closely watch for any changes in tariff policy.
