According to Nikkei Asia, a Toyota Motor executive stated that uncertainty remains over whether the Democratic control of Congress following the US midterm elections will lead to a shift in US policy. Hiroyuki Ueda, Toyota's Chief Officer of External and Public Affairs, said that the election outcome represents a major shift and will have a massive impact. He also noted that the company's top priority is its customers, and regardless of changes in government or policy, it hopes to continue producing and delivering the cars that customers want to buy.