Top White House trade aide Peter Navarro denied reports of tensions with tech mogul Elon Musk, despite Musk calling Navarro a “moron.” Navarro stated that everything is fine between them and that he has been called worse. The apparent disagreement between the two arose from Navarro’s comments on Musk’s support for reducing trade barriers, specifically regarding Trump’s tariffs plan.
Navarro emphasized the importance of producing car parts domestically, contrasting Musk’s import practices with the administration’s goal of American manufacturing. Musk criticized Navarro on CNBC, referring to him as a “moron” and questioning his intelligence. However, Navarro brushed off the insults, stating that he and Musk are actually in agreement.
Furthermore, Navarro praised Musk’s work on the Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting their efforts to reduce wasteful spending in the federal government. Despite Musk’s recent comments advocating for a “zero tariff situation” with Europe, Trump’s decision to temporarily delay reciprocal tariffs on most nations was defended by Navarro.
Navarro defended Trump’s initial steep tariffs and the subsequent temporary reduction, calling it a strategic move to facilitate negotiations with other countries. He expressed optimism about ongoing trade negotiations and emphasized the administration’s commitment to achieving the best outcome for the American people.
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