Ex-trade officials see Trump's cabinet picks overshadowing Navarro's influence

President Trump's picks for Commerce secretary and U.S. Trade Representative, once in place, are likely to water down the influence currently wielded by Peter Navarro, the director of the National Trade Council, according to former trade officials and other policy observers. Once confirmed, Commerce secretary nominee Wilbur Ross and USTR nominee Robert Lighthizer will play more traditional roles in leading the Commerce Department and USTR, respectively, while Navarro, who is also the assistant to the president and director of trade...