The Peterson Institute for International Economics presents a post-2026 midterm election briefing on what the upcoming election and Congressional results will mean for US and international economic policy.
Cullen S. Hendrix discusses the geopolitical stakes of the midterms, including whether the new Congress will review or extend the executive use of economic levers in the name of national security, from tariffs and sanctions to critical minerals and industrial policy.
Mary E. Good examines the role of tariffs and trade wars on voter sentiment and their implications for the new Congress.
Adam S. Posen provide updated forecasts for US macroeconomic policy and US-China relations resulting from the midterms, with implications for inflation, growth, productivity, and the dollar.
MODERATOR
Anjali V Bhatt
Director of Communications and Research, PIIE
SPEAKER
Cullen S. Hendrix
Senior Fellow, PIIE
Mary E. Good
Anthony M. Solomon Senior Fellow, PIIE
Adam S. Posen
Chairman, PIIE