Trump advances plans for his first day: quitting TPP, ending visa abuses and “job killing restrictions”

Tuesday, November 22nd 2016 - 09:48 UTC

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President-elect Donald Trump says the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day in the White House. He made the announcement in a video messaged outlining what he intends to do first when he takes office in January. The TPP trade deal was signed by 12 countries which together cover 40% of the world's economy. Trump also pledged to reduce “job-killing restrictions” on coal production and stop visa abuses. Read full article

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ChrisR
I prefer to wait and see what he actually says when he is the president.
Nov 22nd, 2016 - 07:50 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
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Repeatedly, he has already shown great skill at making contradictory remarks. It will not exactly be shocking to learn if he does not - or is unable - to keep his promises. A majority of the world leaders know this already but being politicians they may prefer not to admit so - at least publically!
Nov 23rd, 2016 - 12:19 am - Link - Report abuse +2
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