Donald Trump has deputized economic adviser Larry Kudlow and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to explore re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Photo: AFPWashington: US President Donald Trump told lawmakers he is considering rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership that he withdrew from shortly after taking office. After reporters left the room, Trump told the lawmakers he deputized economic adviser Larry Kudlow and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to explore re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The GOP political leaders are especially concerned about the impact trade retaliation from China could have on US agriculture, which relies heavily on exports to China. “He’s going to get rid of a lot of taxes and tariffs,” Trump said of Xi.

Source: Mint April 12, 2018 19:18 UTC