What the Democratic sweep means for Trump's tariffs and AI

Voter anger over living costs could bring new scrutiny to U.S. trade policy and the rapid expansion of data centers

Now attention is turning to what that shift could mean for Trump's economic agenda. A Democratic-controlled Congress could bring greater scrutiny of tariffs and trade deals, while voter opposition to data center development could slow the expansion of AI infrastructure in the U.S.

Nikkei Asia's U.S. correspondents break down the election results and what comes next for tariffs, trade, agriculture and AI, as well as the potential repercussions for Asian economies and companies.