Economy and macroUpdated November 9

Democrats bring prices into foreign policy.

Foreign policy can feel far away until it shows up in the cost of living. Democrats shaping policy for the next Congress are being tasked with answering Americans’ demands to bring down soaring prices linked to the war in Iran and President Trump’s tariffs. At the same time, they want to reverse what they view as Trump’s destructive policies, including cuts to the diplomatic corps and foreign assistance. Their agenda now puts household costs alongside a push to reverse those cuts—a debate about what people pay at home and the diplomatic and aid work America supports abroad.

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