Trump had yet to concede defeat, but Western and Asian allies expressed hoped for a fresh start following Trump's "American First'' trade policies, withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and attacks on NATO and the World Health Organization. In Asia, the elected leaders of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan invoked "shared values'' with Washington and expressed hope for close relations. President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan expressed hope to "further our friendship.'' Most Western allies welcomed a fresh start with Washington. Other leaders who sent congratulations included German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi---(Associated Press)

Source: The Standard November 08, 2020 07:52 UTC