Peter Navarro, the former White House trade advisor and staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump, has been appointed [1] as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing in Trump’s upcoming administration.
The announcement marks a striking return for Navarro, who recently served a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena regarding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
“I am pleased to announce that @RealPNavarro [2], a man who was treated horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it, will serve as my Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing.” – President @realDonaldTrump [3] pic.twitter.com/XLKgGYyoha [4]
— Real America’s Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) December 4, 2024 [5]
The decision was announced by Trump on Wednesday through his social media platform, Truth Social.
In his statement, Trump expressed strong support for Navarro and commended his past contributions to the administration.
“I am pleased to announce that Peter Navarro, a man who was treated horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it, will serve as my Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing,” Trump wrote. “During my First Term, few were more effective or tenacious than Peter in enforcing my two sacred rules, Buy American, Hire American. He helped me renegotiate unfair Trade Deals like NAFTA and the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), and moved every one of my Tariff and Trade actions FAST….”
🚨 President Trump announces that @RealPNavarro [2] will serve as his Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing! pic.twitter.com/HP7hXbYHeX [6]
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 4, 2024 [7]
Navarro, 75, has been out of prison for less than five months, according to CNBC.
The economist, author, and former congressional candidate previously served as Trump’s Director of Industrial Policy and Director of the White House National Trade Council.
His reappointment underscores Trump’s focus on reestablishing his economic agenda, with a strong emphasis on trade and manufacturing policies.
Navarro is expected to lead the administration’s efforts to enforce new trade agreements, including sharp tariffs on imports that compete with U.S.-made goods.
