Dear Fajar,

Donald Trump is back. Americans have spoken and they are returning him to the White House, no matter how controversial a candidate he was, no matter what he has said or done. His remarkable comeback is an extraordinary story, one that we will tell with authority over the next four years. 

Trump’s emphatic election confirms shifts that have already been signaled, towards a new world order in which America exercises its power differently, less by acting as a model for liberalism, more as a superpower that expects its will to be implemented. 

While markets have reacted well to what they expect will be more business-friendly policies and lower taxes, many traditional allies of the US are undoubtedly fretting. There will be upheaval, there will be uncertainty, not least in Europe, where Trump wants an end to the Ukraine war, and not necessarily on Kyiv’s terms. What will be the impact on the world economy if he follows through with his promise for high tariffs? How will allies react? Will they see threats as well as opportunities in this American political order?

The FT will accompany you through this turbulent new era. We can promise you fair and accurate reporting on the new American leadership, smart analysis of the new political landscape and trusted explanations of the impact on the economy, business and markets.

As the world’s global newspaper, we have a large team of reporters in the US and one of the biggest foreign networks across the world. We know how to connect the dots and tell the stories you need to read, from Washington to Brussels, from London to Beijing. Follow our team in Washington, led by James Politi. Edward Luce, our chief US commentator, is unmissable – his instant reaction to the result is here – as is Janan Ganesh, our international politics commentator. Rana Foroohar will opine on the business implications, and Gillian Tett on business and markets. 

For now, read our analysis of the result. Using maps and charts, we illustrated how Trump made his comeback last night. For an early take on this new era, read our explainers on who he will pick as his team, and what we might expect from his foreign policy.

Best wishes,

Roula Khalaf,

Editor

FINANCIAL TIMES