Donald Trump · Republican · Presidential Memorandum
Withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Jan 23, 2017
Donald TrumpTrade & EconomyPresidential MemorandumFirst term (2017–21)
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What happened
On his fourth day, Trump signed a memorandum withdrawing the U.S. from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact before it took effect.
How it happened
Presidential memorandum directing the U.S. Trade Representative to permanently withdraw.
Documented impact
Positive impactcontested
Supporters said it protected U.S. manufacturing jobs from offshoring.
Backers across both parties argued TPP would have disadvantaged American workers.
Negative impactcontested
Critics say it ceded Asia-Pacific economic leadership to China.
The remaining members proceeded without the U.S. (CPTPP); analysts argued it weakened U.S. influence as a counterweight to China.
Sources
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