WASHINGTON, D.C.: Donald Trump said Monday (Tuesday in Manila) the United States would withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact on his first day in the White House, one of six immediate steps aimed at “putting America first.”

The Republican billionaire – who for 10 days has been sounding out cabinet picks at his Trump Tower offices in New York – made the pledge in a short video message.

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