World leaders swiftly extended congratulations as former President Donald Trump claimed a dramatic victory in the U.S. presidential election over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
Though the election result has yet to be officially confirmed, responses from around the world underscore the significance of the moment.
Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trumpโs anticipated return, describing it as โhistoryโs greatest comebackโ and a pivotal moment for the U.S.-Israel alliance.
โYour historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!โ Netanyahu stated, reflecting the strong bond between the two nations.
China
Chinaโs foreign ministry responded with a message of diplomacy, expressing hopes for a โpeaceful coexistenceโ between the United States and China.
โWe respect the choice of the American people,โ stated spokeswoman Mao Ning, emphasizing Chinaโs readiness for cooperation based on mutual respect and beneficial engagement.
France
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated โPresident Donald Trumpโ in a post on social media, pledging to engage โwith respect and ambition.โ
Macron acknowledged that the U.S.-France relationship could continue productively, underscoring shared goals of peace and prosperity.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism that Trumpโs leadership could support a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Praising Trumpโs โpeace through strengthโ approach, Zelensky stated that he looked forward to an era of โjust peace in Ukraine.โ
NATO
Mark Rutte, NATOโs Secretary-General, welcomed Trumpโs return, suggesting it would reinforce the alliance. โHis leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong,โ Rutte emphasized, affirming NATOโs commitment to โpeace through strength.โ
India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent his congratulations, calling Trump a โfriendโ and voicing hopes for renewed cooperation. โHeartiest congratulations, my friend @realDonaldTrump,โ Modi shared on social media. โAs you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration.โ
Financial Markets
The financial world reacted swiftly to the unfolding election news, with a surge in the dollar, bitcoin reaching record highs, and European stocks rallying. Trump has made ambitious promises regarding the U.S. as a global hub for cryptocurrency and tech, with plans to appoint Elon Musk to conduct a comprehensive audit of governmental expenses.
Economist Peter Esho observed, โThe markets are scrambling to figure out what happens next, but for the time being, the market is pricing in a higher growth and higher inflation outlook,โ signaling Wall Streetโs anticipation of Trumpโs fiscal policies.
As global leaders and markets align their expectations with Trumpโs claimed win, the international community closely watches the transition period and awaits the official confirmation of results.