Did fictional character Ron Vara 'craft' Trump's tariff policies?

As US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs threaten to tank the global economy, many are claiming that his anti-China trade policies are based on the theories of a fake economics expert called Ron Vara, a fictional character invented and often cited by Trump's top trade advisor, Peter Navarro. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.

Apr 9, 2025 - 13:00
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Did fictional character Ron Vara 'craft' Trump's tariff policies?
As US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs threaten to tank the global economy, many are claiming that his anti-China trade policies are based on the theories of a fake economics expert called Ron Vara, a fictional character invented and often cited by Trump's top trade advisor, Peter Navarro. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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