# Trump blames everything but his own policies as U.S. economy struggles before midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/103759

- Global News, 2026-10-16 20:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tnqNZ3yWbY

> With just over two weeks until the U.S. midterms, the economy could pose a major problem for Republicans. As voters feel the squeeze, Trump has blamed a range of things, including Canada, but not his own policies. Democrats are using the opening to assign blame of their own, hoping their message resonates with Americans.

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