Samoa's Economy Unfazed by US Midterm Elections
The recent US midterm elections have concluded with Mike Collins winning the Georgia Senate primary and Rick Jackson emerging victorious in the governor runoff. While the elections will have significant implications for the United States, their impact on Samoa's economy is expected to be minimal.
Samoa's economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and fishing industries, as well as remittances from Samoan workers abroad. The US midterm elections are unlikely to have a direct impact on these key drivers of Samoa's economy.
However, the US is Samoa's second-largest trading partner, accounting for around 14% of Samoa's total trade in 2025. According to the Samoa Bureau of Statistics, total trade between Samoa and the US stood at $144 million in 2025, with the majority consisting of exports such as fish and fish products.
While the outcome of the US midterm elections may lead to changes in US trade policies, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on Samoa's economy in the short term. Samoa's government has been proactive in diversifying its economy and promoting trade with other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and China.
In recent years, Samoa has made significant strides in improving its business environment, including the introduction of new laws and regulations to attract foreign investment. The country has also been actively promoting its tourism industry, with a focus on sustainable tourism and eco-tourism.
As a result, Samoa's economy is expected to continue growing in the coming years, driven by its strong tourism and fishing industries. While the US midterm elections may have some implications for Samoa's trade relations in the long term, they are unlikely to have a significant impact on the country's economy in the short term
