Trump promised a deal with China, Tuesday will tell if voters believe him

It’s no secret that President Trump’s ongoing trade war with China has had economic consequences for key parts of his base. Although mid-term elections tend to focus on domestic issues, and this year is no exception, these areas hardest hit by the trade war are also a test of faith in Republican leadership to bring the promised better deal with China.

With few exceptions, Republicans in Congress have done little to truly stand up to Trump on his trade policy. After all, when it comes to the tariffs that Trump has implemented, he has done it through loopholes in current law, which Congress has the power to change.