Peter Navarro, an advisor to the White House, accused Elon Musk of Tesla’s profits over national policy, after criticizing the 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.
MUSK SLAMS Navarro’s economic credentials
Spat escaped after Musk published sharp criticism on X and focused on the academic background of Navarro.
“PhD in Harvard Econ is a bad thing, not a good thing. The result is a problem with the ego/brain >> 1,” Musk wrote in response to a user who prevents the opinions of Navarra.
Musk urges zero tariffs with Europe
Musk, who spoke through a video at a conference organized by the Italian right -wing league party, suggested that the US and Europe should strive to completely eliminate tariffs.
“At the end of the day, I hope that Europe and the United States would, in my opinion, ideally moved to a zero customs situation and effectively create a free trade zone,” said league leader Matteo Salvini.
“If people want to work in Europe or want to work in North America, they should be allowed,” Musk added. “That was definitely my President Council.”
DOGE role in question as Muska’s status approaches
Musk remains in the administration of Trump through an influential figure through his role at the Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His appointment of an employee of a special government will be expired at the end of next month.
Background: Trump’s tariff blitz
Trump’s sweeping of new tariffs, announced last week “Liberation Day”, indicates the largest US trade restrictions. On Saturday, the default value of 10% of the tariff came into force, while the rates specific to the countries were prepared for this Wednesday.
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