Peter Navarro, a White House trade adviser, invented an expert for his books, based on himself
Ron Vara first appeared in Peter Navarro’s 2001 book, “If It’s Raining in Brazil, Buy Starbucks.” He was described as a Gulf War reservist who,...
Farmers’ frustration with Trump grows as U.S. escalates China fight
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a somewhat unlikely lieutenant in the president’s trade war, is tasked with fending off a revolt from the heart of the...
The U.S. and China are talking trade again, but they're still far apart
WASHINGTON — A day after agreeing to resume trade talks with China, President Donald Trump and his top advisers said no timeline existed for reaching...
Trump’s shutdown surrender adds pressure to secure China trade win
The U.S.-China trade negotiations come at a critical moment for Donald Trump’s economic agenda and the global economy, which is beginning to slow in part...
Marriott breach traced to Chinese hackers; U.S. plans response
The hack was part of a Chinese intelligence effort that also breached health insurers and security clearance databases, people briefed on the inquiry said. The...
A $12 billion program to help farmers stung by trade war has aided few
Just $838 million has been paid out to farmers since the first $6 billion pot of bailout money was made available in September. The program’s...