Scoop: Peter Navarro's sharp words for Steven Mnuchin
Source: Axios
A major rift has opened up between Trump's hardline trade adviser, Peter Navarro, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to five sources familiar with their encounters.
What we're hearing: On the Trump delegation's trip to China two weeks ago, Navarro exchanged sharp words with Mnuchin over his decision to participate in one-on-one talks with his Chinese counterpart Liu He. Navarro a hardliner against China cursed at Mnuchin and fumed about being shut out of the talks, the sources said. "It stems from his belief that Mnuchin is steering them down the wrong path, policy-wise, with China," said a source familiar with their interactions.
Why this matters: China's top trade negotiator Liu He is visiting Washington this week for talks aimed at striking a deal with the U.S. to avoid a trade war. Meanwhile, Navarro and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer have been concerned about Mnuchin leading Trump towards a deal that would give up on punishing China with aggressive tariffs for its theft of U.S. intellectual property.
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marble falls
(57,405 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)kindred spirit Mulvaney.
FSogol
(45,567 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Agreed.
longship
(40,416 posts)That guy has the most pnuchable face.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,601 posts)It was bad enough seeing Ivanka there, but to see Mnuchin's smug face standing next to her was almost too much to bear.
SergeStorms
(19,204 posts)and I think it was a reward for "The Mnuch" from Trump for being a loyal ass kisser. "The Mnuch" loves money just as much as Trump, but unlike Trump he actually makes money (I didn't say he makes it honestly) for himself, and doesn't count on bribes and graft like Trump.
This is just Trump throwing "The Mnuch" a bone. A free trip to Israel on the taxpayer's dime.
erronis
(15,402 posts)Mnuchin... shit I was about to list the whole f'n cabinet and every administrator.
Just all of them? And their fungal tendrils they've extended down into the organizations?
Anyone know a good exterminator (other than Tommy DeLay?)