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How Peter Navarro, Trump’s Tariff Cheerleader, Became the Ultimate Yes-Man

Peter Navarro, an academic with a tenure position at UC Irvine, became a prominent figure in Donald Trump's administration as a tariff advocate. Despite a lack of significant research contributions since his Harvard doctorate, Navarro's role evolved from an academic to a key supporter of Trump's economic policies.

How Peter Navarro, Trump’s Tariff Cheerleader, Became the Ultimate Yes-Man

Credit: ByIan ParkerDecember 22, 2025

Key Highlights

  • Peter Navarro introduced a course on geopolitical risk at UC Irvine in March 2016.
  • He had a long academic career but performed minimal serious research after his doctorate.
  • Navarro developed a reputation as a strong supporter of Trump's tariff policies.
  • He reportedly preferred talking over teaching, indicating a lack of engagement with students.
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  1. How Peter Navarro, Trump’s Tariff Cheerleader, Became the Ultimate Yes-Man

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