India, Sept. 1 -- Peter Navarro, Donald Trump aide and tariff supporter who has been in the headlines for his random remarks against India, is a man known for citing a fictional "anti-China expert" - 'Ron Vara' - invented by himself in his books, including a pro-tariff memo authored by him in 2019.

The most amusing part of the above - the name 'Ron Vara' is derived from Navarro itself.

US President Donald Trump in April 2025 announced sweeping tariffs on nearly all imported goods from countries - a move that reignited debate over protectionist trade policies and drew sharp criticism across the political spectrum.

Back then, one of the most viral reactions came from MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, whose primetime segment sought to decode the ...