Elon Musk Criticizes Trump Trade Adviser, Revealing Tensions in Inner Circle
In a striking clash of ideologies, tech mogul Elon Musk has publicly criticized former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro, exposing simmering tensions within political and business circles. The disagreement, which unfolded on social media and in subsequent interviews, underscores deeper divides over trade policy, economic nationalism, and the role of global cooperation in fostering innovation. Navarro, a key architect of the Trump administration’s “America First” trade agenda, has long advocated for aggressive tariffs and decoupling from China—a stance that clashes with Musk’s reliance on global supply chains for companies like Tesla and SpaceX. Musk’s recent remarks targeted Navarro’s trade strategies as “short-sighted” and “detrimental to U.S. competitiveness,” arguing that isolationist policies stifle technological progress and harm industries dependent on international partnerships. The spat highlights a growing rift between pro-globalization business leaders and political figures pushing for economic protectionism. Navarro fired […]
