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Feb 2025
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A Conversation With the Architect of Tru...

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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.

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