In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious, prompting U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific to extend congratulations and affirm that bilateral relationships will remain intact. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed optimism for working with Trump, while Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te voiced confidence in the Taiwan-U.S. partnership. Concerns persist regarding potential challenges in managing security strategies and trade relationships under Trump’s upcoming term.
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