World leaders who sparred with Trump express mix of relief, caution at GOP election rout
Summary
World leaders reacted to Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections with some relief and hope for a less combative U.S. foreign policy. European and neighboring leaders also cautioned that the result may not quickly change President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, Ukraine, tariffs, NATO or relations with allies.Key Facts
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the result as a rejection of hate, machismo, climate denial and elite privilege.
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said voters had signaled they wanted a different course and less polarization.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said ending the Iran conflict would help address rising living costs, and also pointed to the war in Ukraine.
- Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said European security and prosperity should not depend on U.S. election results and called for stronger European defense and competitiveness.
- Chatham House’s Laurel Rapp said she did not expect the election to significantly change the Trump administration’s approach to Europe.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said it was too soon to judge how the election would affect relations with Washington.
- Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said it was unclear whether the result would improve Canada’s position in trade talks; he said the impact might become clearer when the new Congress takes office in January.
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