Peter Navarro

President Donald Trump‘s counselor and economist, Peter Navarro, had criticized Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) last year, calling the company a “car assembler” reliant on overseas parts from China and other countries. Now, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country...

A potential battery deal between Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and BYD Co. (OTC:BYDDY)(OTC:BYDDF) could significantly alter the electric vehicle sector. An advisor in the Trump administration sees a potential tie-up as giving BYD too much control over the sector. Ford Motor stock is trading near...

Peter Navarro, the White House trade advisor, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO, Tim Cook, for not relocating the company’s manufacturing facilities out of China. What Happened: Navarro, in an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on...

In the midst of a broad tariff agenda that has caused turmoil in financial markets, President Donald Trump is relying on a diverse group of economic advisers to guide his policies. What Happened: The team comprises of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senior Trade Adviser Peter Navarro,...

In a recent dialogue with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook reportedly discussed the potential ramifications of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on iPhone prices. What Happened: Cook held a discussion last week with the Commerce Secretary about the...

Legendary investor Steve Eisman, whose foresight on subprime mortgages was spotlighted in "The Big Short," has fired off a cautionary salvo for investors looking into the equity market for solutions, declaring that traditional investment analysis has become virtually worthless amid the current...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk escalated his public feud with Peter Navarro, a top trade adviser to President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, Musk called him “truly a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” on the social media platform X.  The Details: Signs of a rift...

The Trump administration is holding firm in its stance on tariffs as broader markets continue to spiral lower into bear market territory. What Happened: On Monday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro suggested that tariffed countries will need to bring...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has publicly voiced his criticism of Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Navarro, however, has denied any feud with Musk. What Happened: Early Saturday Musk on his social media platform X questioned Navarro...

Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, has warned nations against being the last to negotiate a trade deal with his father, citing the risk of a losing outcome. What Happened: Eric, in a post on X on Thursday, cautioned countries about the potential pitfalls of being the last to...

In a recent development, former adviser to Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, has approached the Supreme Court in an attempt to evade further imprisonment. What Happened: Navarro submitted a request on Tuesday, asking the Supreme Court to reconsider his plea to avoid jail time, CNN reported on Tuesday....

Peter Navarro, who served as an advisor to former President Donald Trump, has commenced his incarceration period at a federal correctional facility in Miami, marking the beginning of his sentence for contempt of Congress. What Happened: Navarro, a former advisor to President Trump, has started his...

Donald Trump's former aide Peter Navarro has been convicted on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for not responding to a subpoena from a House Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riots. Following a trial that lasted two days, Navarro was declared guilty by a 12-member jury in...

Appearing on Fox News on Monday evening, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said the trade deal with China was off due to the origins of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It’s Over? Regarding the deal, Navarro said, "It's over." He claimed the Chinese...

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act got a lot of attention in the early Trump years when the president invoked the passage to restrict steel and aluminum imports. The act allows officials to tax foreign products that are considered to be weakening national security. The coronavirus...