Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president on Friday was greeted with notes of caution by some foreign leaders. Here is some of the reaction:
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto congratulated Trump on his inauguration, saying he would like to strengthen ties, but that sovereignty, national interest and protection of Mexicans would be paramount. Pena Nieto, criticized for meeting Trump lastRead more
As she awaits Donald Trump’s inauguration, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is stressing that the world’s problems need solving in cooperation, rather than by each country individually.
Asked at a news conference on Saturday about protectionist tendencies in the US, Merkel said she will seek a dialogue with the new president.
“I don’t want to get ahead of that, butRead more
The US will stay on its current path toward a low-carbon economy after Donald Trump’s inauguration, US Vice President Joe Biden predicted on Friday during a visit to Ottawa.
“Whatever uncertainty exists around the near-term policy choices of the next president, I am absolutely confident the US will continue making progress to this path to a low-carbon future,” Biden toldRead more