Mr. Trump’s promise to pull back militarily and economically left many overseas contemplating a road ahead without an American ally. “That Trump’s election could lead to the worst estrangement between America and Europe since the Vietnam War would be the least of the damage,” he said. Mr. Blunt, the British lawmaker, said he was heartened by Mr. Trump’s selection of Gov. Counterintuitive as it might seem, China was concerned about Mr. Trump’s promise to pull American troops back from Asia. And Mr. Trump promised to do just that, even if the rest of the world might not like it.

Source: International New York Times November 09, 2016 07:53 UTC