# US Midterms: Democrats Can't Block Trump Policies

> Treasury Secretary says Democrats retaking House won't stop Trump's trade policies.
- Title: US Midterms: Democrats Can't Block Trump Policies | Shortify
- Summary: Treasury Secretary says Democrats retaking House won't stop Trump's trade policies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Democrats could barely block…
- Keywords: us midterm elections, treasury secretary, scott bessent, democratic party, republican party, tariff-imposing authority, 2way, finance, markets, Midterms, Democrats, Can't
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/2007c973-a43f-4945-8a40-8e4b87778052
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:55:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us midterm elections, treasury secretary, scott bessent, democratic party, republican party, tariff-imposing authority, 2way, finance, markets
## Treasury Secretary Statement
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Democrats could barely block Trump administration policies even if they retake House majority in November elections.

> we have extremely robust tariff-imposing authority
## Current Congressional Control
Republicans hold narrow majorities in both House and Senate.
## Policy Focus
Administration's handling of inflation could shape congressional balance of power.
## Key takeaway

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Democrats could barely block Trump administration policies even if they retake House majority in November elections.