Bangladesh needs a bipartisan US strategy

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For Bangladesh, the impact of the US midterm election results could well extend to its RMG industry, investments, and diplomatic relations.

For Bangladesh, the impact of the US midterm election results could well extend to its RMG industry, investments, and diplomatic relations. The now-majority party in Congress will, come January 2027, help shape the environment in which Bangladesh, among other countries, pursues its economic and strategic interests. However, expecting more favourable relations or outcomes would be unwise.

Elections for the House or Senate don’t elect the president, but they can shape oversight, spending priorities, and the potential for new laws. The administration can continue implementing trade and international relations policy even if the opposition party takes control of one or both chambers. More intense scrutiny and negotiation could happen in that case.

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