It singled out trade deals such as the TPP as key culprits. “On trade, I am going to issue our notification of intent to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a potential disaster for our country,” said Trump, who takes office January 20. “Instead, we will negotiate fair bilateral trade deals that bring jobs and industry back onto American shores,” he said. Trump said they harmed the US economy and jobs and many see his victory as a repudiation of ever-deeper commercial ties. After meeting potential hires, Trump hosted private talks with a group of top US news anchors and executives – with whom he repeatedly feuded during the campaign.

Source: Manila Times November 22, 2016 16:35 UTC