Peter Navarro

Peter Navarro: An American economist, he served as Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy in the first Trump administration, directing the National Trade Council and Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. He was a key architect of Trump’s protectionist trade agenda, particularly advocating for tariffs and a hardline stance against China. A professor emeritus of economics and public policy, Navarro authored several books on trade and China. He is set to return as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing in the second Trump administration, despite recently serving a prison sentence for contempt of Congress. His expertise lies in trade policy, manufacturing, and US-China economic relations.