Nvidia emerges as early test of Democrats' tougher China tech policy

U.S. midterm elections Nvidia emerges as early test of Democrats' tougher China tech policy Lawmakers to prioritize targeted probes over broader trade battles with Beijing, analysts say Beijing's reaction to the U.S. midterm election results has been restrained. © Reuters STELLA YIFAN XIE November 9, 2026 13:00 JST Updated on November 10, 2026 02:55 JST NEW YORK -- The Democratic Party's landslide victory in the American midterm elections heralds sharp congressional scrutiny of President Donald Trump's dealings with Beijing, but analysts say it is unlikely to trigger a broad reset in U.S.-China relations. Read Next Technology Asia's AI supply chain and US data centers set to weather 'blue wave' Business deals China blocks SoftBank's $5.4bn deal for ABB robotics division Climate Change Asia drives new corporate climate pledges as Chinese firms embrace targets US-China tensions US extends suspension of export restrictions on Chinese firms Japan-China tensions China-Japan row over Takaichi's Taiwan comment enters 2nd year Trade China says trade barriers block tech imports, fueling its surplus U.S. midterm elections Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke to Trump Latest on U.S. midterm elections U.S. midterm elections Democrats' midterm gains hang over data centers, Japanese US investment U.S. midterm elections US midterms live: Nasdaq plunges 5.5% on AI regulation fears U.S. midterm elections Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke to Trump Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.