US midterm results: What it means for Bangladesh’s trade and economic challenges
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The results of the US midterm elections appear to be a major political setback for US President Donald Trump. As Democrats seize control of both the House of Representatives and t...
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- As Democrats seize control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the administration will face much stronger opposition to its policies, including those related to international trade.
- Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.
- For smaller trading economies such as Bangladesh, which have a strong interest in predictable and enforceable international trade rules, this continuing shift in US policy is an important concern.
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
Synonyms: action, commitment
“Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.”
A group with representatives from three or more parties or nations.
“Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.”
Powerfully, strongly.
“Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.”
To transfer for a consideration; to barter; to trade
“Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.”
Done by one side only.
“Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The results of the US midterm elections appear to be a major political setback for US President Donald Trump.
As Democrats seize control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the administration will face much stronger opposition to its policies, including those related to international trade.
Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.
For smaller trading economies such as Bangladesh, which have a strong interest in predictable and enforceable international trade rules, this continuing shift in US policy is an important concern.
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Questions 1–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
1.The _____ of the US midterm elections appear to be a major political setback for US President Donald Trump.
2.As Democrats seize control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the administration will face much stronger opposition to its policies, including those related to international _____.
3.For smaller trading _____ such as Bangladesh, which have a strong interest in predictable and enforceable international trade rules, this continuing shift in US policy is an important concern.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4.Trump's strong preference for bilateral bargaining and unilateral trade measures could face greater resistance under the new Congress, potentially creating some room for more constructive multilateral engagement.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: World politics
Some people think their country should focus on its own problems rather than on events abroad. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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