Trump's economic policies: protectionism, low taxes and coal mines

The financial markets have been rocked by Donald Trump's victory in the US election, but what are the president elect's policies?

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After a long and bitter campaign for the US presidency, Donald Trump has triumphed over Hillary Clinton and the world's financial markets have been rocked.

For Trump's supporters he represents a chance to shake up a system that many Americans feel has increased inequality and squeezed living standards. For less complacent investors, there are worries Trump's anti-globalisation mantra will spread protectionism around the world, put up trade barriers and curb global economic growth. Furthermore, markets do not like unknowns and with Trump going to the White House they are dealing with a complete newcomer to politics. His administration is widely expected to mark a departure from the policies of his own Republican party as well as the outgoing Democrats.

In terms of trade deals, both TTIP and the TPP now look dead in the water