Members scrutinising Peter Navarro after ‘smack in face’ court ruling halting levies

The architect of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs is facing scrutiny from cabinet members after the levies were halted by judges.

A New York court ruled on Wednesday that Mr Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs were illegal and overstepped the authority of the Oval Office.

The ruling is a “huge smack in the face” for Peter Navarro, one of the president’s closest advisers, a source close to the White House told The Telegraph.

Members of Mr Trump’s cabinet are now closely scrutinising Mr Navarro, who is widely viewed as the architect of the president’s tariff scheme.

“Navarro has been given enough rope to hang himself,” the source said.

Trump’s cabinet turns on tariff architect

Members scrutinising Peter Navarro after ‘smack in face’ court ruling halting levies

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