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Musk Blasts Trump Tariffs for Job Losses and Market Distortion

12/3/2025

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Elon Musk said U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs distort markets and harm manufacturing.
He said he unsuccessfully tried to persuade Trump against the levies, citing job losses and higher costs.
U.S. manufacturing has contracted for nine consecutive months, with 59,000 jobs lost since April due to tariff impacts.
Musk acknowledged H-1B misuse by outsourcing firms and urged reform.
He predicted AI and robotics will make work optional in the future.

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Elon Musk said U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs distort markets and harm manufacturing.
He said he unsuccessfully tried to persuade Trump against the levies, citing job losses and higher costs.
U.S. manufacturing has contracted for nine consecutive months, with 59,000 jobs lost since April due to tariff impacts.
Musk acknowledged H-1B misuse by outsourcing firms and urged reform.
He predicted AI and robotics will make work optional in the future.