A Conversation With the Architect of Trump's New Trade War
During less than a month in office, President Trump has pursued more trade actions against adversaries and allies than all the trade measures he took in his entire first four-year term. There is one man guiding it all: his trade adviser Peter Navarro. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The Times, explains why Mr. Navarro thinks tariffs will usher in a new age of American prosperity.
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Show Notes
During less than a month in office, President Trump has pursued more trade actions against adversaries and allies than all the trade measures he took in his entire first four-year term. There is one man guiding it all: his trade adviser Peter Navarro.
Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The Times, explains why Mr. Navarro thinks tariffs will usher in a new age of American prosperity.
Guest: Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Mr. Navarro, a loyalist in Mr. Trump’s first term, was a thorn in the side of Wall Street.
- Mr. Trump’s tariffs are threatening to upend the global economic order.
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