An overview of the childhood and early education of Peter Navarro, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Peter Navarro is an American economist and author who served as a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing under President Donald Trump. He held significant roles within the Trump administration, including Director of the White House National Trade Council and Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. Navarro is known for his protectionist trade views and advocacy for policies aimed at bolstering American manufacturing.
July 15, 1949: Peter Navarro Born
On July 15, 1949, Peter Kent Navarro was born. He would later become an American economist and author.
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1972: Graduation from Tufts University
In 1972, Peter Navarro graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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1979: Earned Master's Degree from Harvard
In 1979, Peter Navarro earned a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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1986: Earned PhD in Economics from Harvard
In 1986, Peter Navarro earned a PhD in economics from Harvard University.
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1986: Moved to California and Registered as Nonpartisan
In 1986, Peter Navarro moved to California and initially registered as nonpartisan.
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1989: Registered as a Republican
In 1989, Peter Navarro registered as a Republican.
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1991: Re-registered as an Independent
By 1991, Peter Navarro had re-registered as an Independent.
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1994: Rejoined the Democratic Party
In 1994, Peter Navarro rejoined the Democratic Party.
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2001: Navarro Married Leslie Lebon
In 2001, Navarro married Leslie Lebon, a California architect. They lived in Laguna Beach.
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2005: Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement came into effect
In 2005, the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) came into effect, strengthening trade relations between the two countries.
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2008: Supported Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
In 2008, Peter Navarro supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
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2016: Described Himself as a Reagan and Trump Democrat
In 2016, Peter Navarro described himself as "a Reagan Democrat and a Trump Democrat abandoned by my party."
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February 2018: Re-registered as a Republican
By February 2018, Peter Navarro had re-registered as a Republican.
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February 2018: Navarro's Influence Rising
In February 2018, media outlets reported that Peter Navarro's influence in the Trump administration was rising, and he was likely to be promoted to Assistant to the President. He had used his lower influence to lead policy items, such as increasing military funding, drafting Executive Order 13806, and solving a dispute between the United States and Qatar.
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March 2018: Cohn Leaves Trump Administration
In March 2018, Gary Cohn left the Trump administration, further solidifying Peter Navarro's influence within the administration.
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2018: Leslie Lebon files for divorce
In late 2018, Leslie Lebon filed for divorce from Navarro in Orange County.
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December 2020: Navarro's Divorce Finalized
In December 2020, Navarro's divorce from Leslie Lebon became final.
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2023: Trade between Australia and the US
In 2023, trade between Australia and the US reached $98.7 billion in goods and services.
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July 2024: Navarro announces engagement at Republican National Convention
At the Republican National Convention in July 2024, Navarro announced his engagement to a new woman named Bonnie.
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July 17, 2024: Release from Prison
On July 17, 2024, Peter Navarro was released from the Miami Federal Correctional Institute, after serving his sentence.
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