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Donald Trump struck an uncharacteristically measured tone in an address to Congress that resurrected the “America First” themes of his inauguration but cloaked them in more conciliatory language.
In his first speech to Congress as president, Mr Trump left markets disappointed by the lack of detail on tax cuts and other policy plans, but his call for an end to “trivial fights” marked a striking shift from the harsh rhetoric of his presidential campaign and early weeks in office.
“What we are witnessing today is the renewal of the American spirit. Our allies will find that America is once again ready to lead,” Mr Trump told a joint session of Congress as he emphasised American unity and strength to both “friend and foe”.
