Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fired back at White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, calling him “truly a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” over comments related to the U.S. tariff policy and Tesla’s operations.
Musk, who holds an advisory role in President Donald Trump’s administration, has become increasingly vocal against the ongoing tariff strategies championed by the White House. The clash between Musk and Navarro reflects growing tension within the administration as Trump doubles down on protectionist trade policies.
The feud escalated after Navarro publicly downplayed Tesla’s manufacturing credibility, stating the company was “not a car manufacturer but a car assembler,” and accusing Musk of relying heavily on imported parts like batteries, tires, and electronics.
Musk hit back on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a clip of Navarro’s remarks:
“Tesla has the most American-made cars. Navarro is dumber than a sack of bricks.”
Musk has been a strong advocate for a free-trade zone between North America and Europe, a stance that puts him at odds with Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda. Despite internal criticisms and retaliatory measures from other countries, the president remains committed to the tariffs, showing no signs of backing down.
Meanwhile, Navarro has remained one of the most vocal defenders of Trump’s trade war approach, often clashing with corporate leaders and economists.
The open rift between Musk and Navarro highlights broader disagreements within the Trump administration, as even key allies begin to push back against policies they see as economically damaging.
While Trump has maintained that tariffs are necessary to protect American jobs and industries, critics argue they are fueling inflation, harming trade relations, and pushing American firms to the brink.
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