# Why the US midterms matter beyond America

https://mins.news/en/item/118700

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-28 08:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/28/why-the-us-midterms-matter-even-if-you-dont-live-in-america?traffic_source=rss

> People do not need to live in the United States to feel the effects of its elections. The midterms could shape decisions on military aid, sanctions, trade and tariffs, with consequences for millions around the world.

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