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Musk's Tariff Call Sparks Trump’s Trade War Resurgence

4/14/2025

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Elon Musk's push for 'zero tariffs' between the U.S. and EU ignited backlash from Trump adviser Peter Navarro, who dismissed Musk as merely a 'car assembler' dependent on foreign components. As the 2024 election looms, Trump doubled down on his hardline tariff policy, vowing to combat unfair trade, especially with China.

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Elon Musk's push for 'zero tariffs' between the U.S. and EU ignited backlash from Trump adviser Peter Navarro, who dismissed Musk as merely a 'car assembler' dependent on foreign components. As the 2024 election looms, Trump doubled down on his hardline tariff policy, vowing to combat unfair trade, especially with China.