WASHINGTON: Donald Trump signaled that his businesses will carry out "no new deals" during his presidency in a series of tweets late Monday, adding that his two adult sons would manage his companies.

Writing on Twitter, Trump—who has been criticized for the conflict of interest that his vast business empire would pose for a US president—said: "Even though I am not mandated by law to do so, I will be leaving my busineses (sic) before January 20th so that I can focus full time on the Presidency."

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