Trump likely to focus on foreign policy following midterm defeat

Republicans' thumping defeat in midterm elections sharply circumscribes US President Donald Trump's domestic power, leaving him more likely to focus on foreign policy. American leaders often increase their attention on global issues towards the end of their presidencies as they enter a lame-duck period. With the scale of the swing already evident as results poured in, Trump told the Financial Times he had no immediate plans to strike Iran .

Europe, meanwhile, fears it may face a frustrated US president, with policy towards Ukraine especially uncertain and the White House likely to pressure European nations more on trade and defense: " We need to brace ourselves for … more acrimony ," the longtime head of the Munich Security Conference told Politico.