>> Trump’s tariffs are negotiating tactics <<
That’s what Larry Kudlow was stressing very strongly weekend before last. Maybe he was correct.
But then he had a heart attack (from too much stressing?) and now, Peter Navarro is the main guy who has Pres. Trump’s ear on these matters.
IMO, Navarro doesn’t want the negotiating tactics. I think he just wants to shut down trade with China, period — regardless of the domestic cost.
“I think he just wants to shut down trade with China, period — regardless of the domestic cost.”
That would be a silly objective, as is the conclusion.
I just heard Art Laffer opine that he doesn’t understand Navarro’s position, but that doesn’t mean his role is not coordinated with Trump.