France's top trade official said that despite Republican setbacks in last week's US midterms, President Trump may not alter his trade policy. Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said Democratic control of both the House and Senate would increase scrutiny of tariffs but that final policy authority rests with the president; he said he was uncertain how much would actually change. He added it remains important to continue talks on last year's EU‑US trade deal, under which the EU removed tariffs on US

France's top trade official said that despite Republican setbacks in last week's US midterms, President Trump may not alter his trade policy. Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said Democratic control of both the House and Senate would increase scrutiny of tariffs but that final policy authority rests with the president; he said he was uncertain how much would actually change. He added it remains important to continue talks on last year's EU‑US trade deal, under which the EU removed tariffs on US industrial goods in exchange for a 15% cap on tariffs for most exports.