The head of the World Trade Organization is congratulating Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, saying he supports his administration in ensuring trade was a positive force for job creation.
"US leadership in the global economy and the multilateral trading system remains vital," WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo tweeted on Wednesday.
"It's clear many feel trade isn't working for them. We must address this and ensure trade delivers the widest benefit to the most people."
Earlier Trump's economic advisor Peter Navarro sought to reassure the markets, saying the Republican president-elect would help boost economic growth once in the White House, aided by a Republican-controlled Congress.
Speaking on CNBC, Navarro also did not rule out serving in a Trump administration, adding: "There will be a lot of people with private sector experience."
Separately, Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway told CNBC the market's reaction was due to Trump's surprise victory.
She added that he would act quickly in conjunction with the Republican-led Congress to implement his plans, including lifting numerous US regulations.
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