The Daily A Conversation With the Architect of Trump's New Trade War
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Feb 18, 2025 
Ana Swanson, a trade and international economics reporter for The New York Times, dives into the controversial trade policies of Peter Navarro, Trump's pivotal tariff czar. She shares insights on how Navarro believes tariffs can bring about a new era of American prosperity. The discussion highlights Navarro’s journey from the Peace Corps to key trade advisor and the impact of tariffs on American manufacturing jobs. Swanson also explains the divisive opinions around these tariffs, questioning whether they are a grand economic experiment or a dangerous gamble.
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Navarro's Early Life and Influences
- Peter Navarro, raised by a single mother, excelled in school and went to Tufts University.
- After graduating, he joined the Peace Corps, serving in Thailand, which sparked his interest in policy.
Navarro's Academic and Political Career
- Returning from the Peace Corps, Navarro earned a Ph.D. from Harvard, taught at UC Irvine, and ran for mayor of San Diego.
- These experiences shaped his future career path in economics and public policy.
Key Economic Shifts and Navarro's Views
- NAFTA in 1994 and China's 2001 WTO entry were key economic shifts impacting US trade policy.
- These events influenced Navarro's views on trade and his later policy decisions.