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Navarro Slams Musk Amid Trump’s Trade Strategy Turmoil

4/13/2025

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Pete Navarro, once a key trade advisor to Trump, brushed off Elon Musk's jab, calling him "dumber than a sack of bricks," while lauding Musk's impact on government efficiency. Amidst this, Trump’s evolving tariff strategy raises eyebrows, as critics worry that his impulsive decisions may jeopardize the stability of trade policy.

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Pete Navarro, once a key trade advisor to Trump, brushed off Elon Musk's jab, calling him "dumber than a sack of bricks," while lauding Musk's impact on government efficiency. Amidst this, Trump’s evolving tariff strategy raises eyebrows, as critics worry that his impulsive decisions may jeopardize the stability of trade policy.