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Tatiana Orlova

Emerging Market Economist

Emerginomics

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<p>The Democrats’ success in the elections for the Lower House may have implications for a number of emerging market economies. We view it as negative for Russia as it increases the likelihood of a tougher version of new sanctions against Russia passing through the Congress. The Democratic victory cannot stop the trade war with China. Moreover, it may result in new Republican allegations of Chinese interference in the mid-term elections, and further complicate the relationship between the two superpowers. </p>
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The Democrats’ success in the elections for the Lower House may have implications for a number of emerging market economies. We view it as negative for Russia as it increases the likelihood of a tougher version of new sanctions against Russia passing through the Congress. The Democratic victory cannot stop the trade war with China. Moreover, it may result in new Republican allegations of Chinese interference in the mid-term elections, and further complicate the relationship between the two superpowers. 


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