President Trump – world’s new uncertainty

World leaders have offered to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, but have expressed anxiety over his campaign threats

CHINA
Trump threatens 45% tariff on Chinese imports
President Xi Jinping “look forward to working with you to uphold the
principles of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation”

RUSSIA
U.S.-Russia ties strained over conflicts in Syria and Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin “build constructive dialogue between Moscow and
Washington, based on principles of equality, mutual respect”

IRAN
Trump opposes nuclear accord between Tehran and world powers that led to easing of sanctions
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Has pledged to “set fire” to nuclear deal if
West violates it

GERMANY
Trump describes government as “insane” for allowing migrants into country 
Chancellor Angela Merkel We “share values of democracy, freedom, respecting the rule of law, people’s dignity”

ISRAEL
Trump: Two-state solution is not way to end Israel-Palestinian conflict 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “unique bond” between our two countries “will be strengthened”

MEXICO
Trump threatens to scrap NAFTA trade deal and build wall on southern border
President Enrique Pena Nieto welcomed Trump’s victory speech pledge to seek “common ground”

SOUTH KOREA
Trump suggests withdrawing U.S. forces from South Korea: “We get paid peanuts”
President Park Geun-hye paid $867 million  40% of costs of deploying some 28,500 U.S. troops in 2014

FRANCE
Presidential election less than six months away 
Marine Le Pen, National Front leader, “great movement across the world” – Trump’s election victory heralds dawn of new world order

Source: World leaders’ messages of congratulations

Pictures: Associated Press