Trump Wants To Withdraw From The Transpacific Trade Agreement

Without firm yet constituted, the US President-elect Donald Trump brought to power on anti-globalization proposals announced on Monday that it would withdraw the US transpacific trade agreement (TPP) among his first decisions upon arriving at the White House.


Small American flag on the lapel, the populist leader explained in a short video that these future decisions were based on a "fundamental principle: America first."

This is to "reform" the political class, to "rebuild our middle class" and "make America better for everyone," said Mr. Trump, who will be invested 45th president of the United States 20th January.

On the first day of his presidency, Donald Trump will incur withdrawal of US TPP, signed in 2015 by twelve countries in the Asia-Pacific region, but without China.




To enter into force, this partnership with the incumbent President Barack Obama had yet to be approved by Congress, dominated by Republicans.

His questioning concerned the countries of this region, geo-strategic and economic priority of the Democratic administration.

Instead, Donald Trump wants to negotiate "bilateral" treaty which he said "will bring jobs and industry on American soil."

'Protect the infrastructure'

On immigration, and having named in this regard a Minister of Justice taking a hard line, Senator Jeff Sessions, Mr. Trump intends to "investigate abuses of visa programs" so as not to disqualify "American worker".

To national security, the main adviser to Mr. Trump will be former General Michael Flynn, the destroyer of Islamic extremism and indulgent with Russia, the president-elect will ask the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of Staff "a comprehensive plan to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks America, and all other forms of attack."

In terms of energy, Mr. Trump, who is surrounded by climatosceptiques officials, said he "would cancel restrictions killer of jobs in the production" of energy, including gas and oil shale and clean coal, "thus creating millions of good-paying jobs."

The future president, who gave only two interviews since his election on 8 November, has not provided all positions in his administration.

His choice seemed to be heading towards more consensual Monday personalities for key functions such as diplomacy, defense and the economy, after a first round of nominations proponents of a very hard line on security, Islam or immigration.

A general appreciated

The billionaire has still held on Monday in his luxurious Trump Tower in Manhattan intense new round of meetings, reviewing the resumes of many suitors, some not hesitating to return their jackets after their harsh criticism against the candidate.

"I'm the only one who are the finalists!" Enthused on Twitter last week the former host of the reality TV game "The Apprentice", based on job applications.

Among the contenders holding the rope included a highly respected head of the US military, the retired General James Mattis, 66.

"A possible defense minister," tweeted Donald Trump Sunday after having received in his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Charismatic man is known for his outspokenness and his distrust vis-à-vis the Iranian regime.

The general has sometimes sided, as in 2005, when he said it was "funny people down." Remarks for which he apologized.

"His strategic thinking is solid," said Senator John McCain, one of the despisers of Donald Trump among Republicans.

The appointments could however happen after the big Thanksgiving family gathering Thursday that puts America almost at a standstill until the end of the weekend.

Calendar blur

The spokesman for his transition team on Monday kept vague on the timing of announcements. Mr. Trump should start Tuesday night or Wednesday morning for a "short break" in another of its properties, Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

In 2008, Barack Obama was expected to announce on December 1, some of the most important appointments, including Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.

Two potential candidates for this key position visited the billionaire this weekend: former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former presidential candidate in 2012, the moderate Republican Mitt Romney, who had treated the billionaire "charlatan" and "liar" during the primary campaign.

His entourage has tried on Sunday and Monday to defend first appointments of Friday, which are controversial, and asserted the right of the future president tweeter.