In the early months of the administration, food fights during trade meeting Tuesdays showcased the ideological battles between China super hawks and free traders.
Robert E. Lighthizer lowered the decibel level at trade meetings, using his knowledge of trade law to forge a middle ground between opposing factions.
The ensuing arguments in the Oval Office were often heated, with senior trade adviser Peter Navarro describing one in which Gary Cohn lifted his leg to assert dominance.
Lighthizer's approach to discussions contrasted sharply with the extremes represented by Mnuchin's moderate stance and Navarro's aggressive positions on trade.
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