With Trump in Court, Former Advisers Are Quietly Drafting His Economic Policy
- Informal network of advisers clash on economic policy plans
- Trump keeps distance from planning to dodge criticism
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As Donald Trump spends his days on trial in a New York City courthouse, a clutch of former advisers are quietly drafting his economic policy over phone calls, emails and drinks.
These competing factions of outside advisers are offering sometimes conflicting plans on tariff hikes, China, health care and taxes, according to people with knowledge of the matter. And their strategy aims to both persuade Trump and audition for potential Cabinet jobs should the Republican succeed in winning back the US presidency.