November 10, 2026
After the Midterms: Energy, Iran, and Trade Policy Put Chemical Businesses at a Crossroads
The November 3, 2026, midterm election results changed the political landscape for the chemical sector. Reporting as of this writing shows Democrats winning firm control of both the House and Senate, even as some races remain unresolved. When the new Congress convenes in January, President Trump will face an opposition-party controlled legislature. For chemical manufacturers, importers, and downstream users, that creates a new set of questions about energy affordability, the war with Iran, the...