International leaders have reacted with a mixture of alarm, anger and enthusiasm to Donald Trump's inauguration as US president, with Panama rejecting his pledge to retake the Panama Canal and Mexico vowing to defend its people ahead of a crackdown on migrants.

This comes after Trump declared in his inaugural address that the Panama Canal was a "silly gift" to Panama that "should never have been given." PanamaPresident José Raúl Mulino said the waterway "is and will remain Panamanian."

"No country in the world interferes with our government," he said in a statement at X, an apparent reference to Trump's accusation that Panama has ceded its operations to China.

“The canal is no one’s concession,” he continued. "This is the result of generations of struggle."

exist MexicoPresident Claudia Scheinbaum urged calm among Mexican immigrants in the United States, reiterating the good relations between the two countries while also urging "dialogue" and "respect."

"I say to our compatriots, first of all, you are not alone; secondly, we must also remain calm and see how this process develops," the left-wing leader said.

Trump announced on Monday that he would declare a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border and begin deporting "millions of criminal aliens."

"On behalf of the Mexican government, I congratulate Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. As neighbors and business partners, dialogue, respect and cooperation will always be the hallmarks of our relationship," Sheinbaum wrote on X.

In other messages posted on the platform, she noted the importance of Mexican immigrants to the U.S. economy, adding: "We will always defend them."

cuban Just days after outgoing President Joe Biden removed the U.S. from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, Trump put his country back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, President Mikel Díaz-Cané Er expressed anger at this, calling the move "an act of arrogance and disregard for the truth."

Other leaders, including those of Ukraine and Israel, countries locked in costly conflicts and highly reliant on U.S. aid, praised Trump's personal qualities and emphasized the benefits of working together to achieve peace.

UkrainePresident Volodymyr Zelensky said Trump was a "man of strength" and "always decisive." He wrote on

exist IsraelIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for his contribution to the Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement, adding that "our renewed cooperation will take the U.S.-Israel alliance to even greater heights."

exist CanadaAs Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on all goods, raising fears of a damaging trade war, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated the new U.S. leader and reminded him that "Canada and the United States have the best relations in the world." Successful economic partnerships.

"We have an opportunity to work together again - to create more jobs and prosperity for our two countries," he continued.

European countries with more ideological ties to the new U.S. administration showed enthusiasm.

"Now it's our turn to shine! Now it's our turn to take Brussels!" Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán posted on X after congratulating Trump. Orban said in an earlier speech that the United States now had a "patriotic, peace-loving, immigrant-resistant, family-oriented president" and announced the "second phase" of the Brussels offensive.

Hungary's long-serving leader turned the country into what he calls an "illiberal democracy" and has long been at loggerheads with the EU over his reforms and policies that critics say undermine judicial independence and elections. Justice et al.

exist RussiaVladimir Putin — whom Trump calls a "genius" and who had what some called a "brotherhood" with Putin during his first term — congratulated Trump and said he would Dialogue with the new U.S. administration on the war in Ukraine. "I want to emphasize that the goal should not be a short-lived truce... but a lasting peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all," he said.

exist IndiaIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also enjoys a cordial relationship with Trump, also congratulated his "dear friend" and said: "I look forward to working closely together again for the benefit of both our countries and for both countries." Shaping a better future” world. "

Japanese Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba posted on X to congratulate Trump and singled out the U.S. leader for his preference for personal relationships and disdain for international organizations.

"Trump has prioritized bilateral negotiations over multilateral frameworks, so we will focus on how to use the national interests of both countries to contribute to world peace and the global economy," Ishiba said.

In some European countries, Elon Musk, a close Trump ally and supporter, has caused anger and consternation by insulting elected leaders and calling for their replacement, while leaders have taken pains to highlight historic friendships and alliances.

German German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whom Musk called a "fool," posted a cheery message on X congratulating Trump and reminding him that the United States "is our closest ally and the target of our policies Always a good transatlantic relationship," adding that the EU, with 27 member states, was a "strong alliance."

U.K. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whom Musk accused of being "complicit in raping Britain," wrote that the two countries have an "enduring partnership" that has lasted for centuries, going on to say: "President Trump's longstanding commitment to the United States Emotions and history connect the heavens, and I know the deep friendship will endure."

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU "looks forward to working closely with you to address global challenges". The EU leader is close to outgoing President Joe Biden but is likely to spar with Trump on issues including Ukraine and the economy; he passed tariffs and praised Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first term Mir Putin and other ways to confront the EU.

Mark Rutte Secretary General NATOTrump has repeatedly criticized its members for not paying enough for their own defense, and they promised: "With President Trump back, we will dramatically increase defense spending and production."

He added pointedly, "Together we can achieve peace through strength - through @NATO."