Canadians react after Democrats take control of U.S. Congress

The United States saw a major shift in the political landscape, after a blue wave swept through congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

American voters have handed the Democrats majorities in both the House of Representatives and the senate, a major loss for President Donald Trump and the Republicans, and the shift could have an impact on Canadians as well.

Some Americans in Niagara Falls say people were getting frustrated over issues, like the cost of living, the war in Iran, and tariffs.

Many people told CHCH News that they are happy with the results, because it will make it harder for the Trump administration to implement their policies.

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They say that they hope the Democrat’s big win will spell change for the country, and bring people together, rather than keep them divided.

On other hands, some Republicans said they are concerned, and that the country is headed down the wrong road.

The Democrats held onto critical swing seats in Minnesota, Georgia, and Michigan, and flipped key senate seats in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, both North and South Carolina, and Maine.

Trump says he will accept the outcomes, but deflected blame, instead saying he will be using his veto power and push to make deals.

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Meanwhile in Canada, politicians reacted to the results, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford who was all smiles.

“I was doing cartwheels down the street and have you ever seen a big guy like me doing cartwheels,” said Ford.

Ford said this was a win for Canada, pointing to the ongoing trade war, but also said it’s far from over.

“It’s not done, it’s not even close to being done, because the president still has the power,” said Ford. “I’m directing our ministers, as soon as everyone gets sworn in, go down to Washington, connect with the senators, the congress people, and of course I’ll be talking to the governors.”

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Trade Minister Domenic LeBlanc reacted cautiously, saying the results will not alter Canada’s current trade strategy.

“What the new congress might decide to do when they’re seated two months from now is an interesting discussion at a faculty club luncheon at Mount Allison University today, but that’s not going to change the work we have to do in the next two weeks,” said LeBlanc. “The American Congress will act in the interest of the American Congress, our work will be focused on what we can do here at home.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney has not commented on the results.

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