The White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt as asked by CEO Tesl Elon Musk, who killed President Donald Trump’s business advisor Peter Navarro on customs policy. he downplayed bickering.
“Look, these are obviously two individuals who have very different opinions on trade and tariffs,” she said. “Boys will be boys and we let their public sparring continue.”
Leitt added that the public nature of the disputes has shown the openness of the administration: “It shows that Trump’s administration is transparent and willing to listen to different views.”
Elon Musk launched a stinging attack on Navarro and described the architect of business policy as “Moron” because both continue their public dispute over the large new tariffs of President Trump.
“Navarro is really Moron,” Musk said on X (formerly Twitter) and responded to Navarrova criticism. “What he says here is demonstrably false. Tesla has the most American cars. Navarro is stupid than a bag of brick.”
Navarro rejects the pressure of Muska “Zero Tariffs”
Navarro, the long -term ally of Trump and the main architect for the aggressive business policy of the President, previously caused Muska anger by ridicule the challenge of a billionaire for zero tariffs between the US and Europe.
Navarro accused Elon Muska of Tesla’s profits over national policy, after criticizing a technology billionaire for the extensive tariffs of Trump’s administration.
Navarro collided any crack with Musk, but pointed out that in an interview with Fox News, the self -service tariffs of billionaire on tariffs.
“Elon, when he’s in her Doga Lane, is great, but we understand what’s going on here. Elon sells cars. He simply protects his own interests,” Navarro said.
Navarro stressed that although Tesla factories are located in the United States, including Texas, the company’s supply chain is globally dependent.
“They get a lot of their content from China, Mexico, Japan and Tai -wan and elsewhere,” he added.
Fallout
Renewed pressure on tariffs – including 10% blanket and higher rates on selected goods – has financial markets. Analysts warn that the increasing tension of trade can push the US to recession, while global supply chains already tense and investors’ trust will shake.
The role of Navarro has long made him a polarizing character in creating economic policies Trump “America First”. Supporters attribute the policy of recovering production; Critics blame this for the instability of the market and rising consumer costs.
Renewed pressure on tariffs – including 10% blanket and higher rates on selected goods – has financial markets. Analysts warn that the increasing tension of trade can push the US to recession, while global supply chains already tense and investors’ trust will shake.
The role of Navarro has long made him a polarizing character in creating economic policies Trump “America First”. Supporters attribute the policy of recovering production; Critics blame this for the instability of the market and rising consumer costs.
(Tagstotranslate) Elon Musk vs Peter Navarro (T) Trade policy Feud
