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Elon Musk appears to break with Trump on tariffs — as he slams Peter Navarro and says he wants ‘zero tariff situation’ with Europe

Elon Musk appeared to split from the Trump istration on tariffs overnight — as he lashed out at trade adviser Peter Navarro and said he hoped for a “zero tariff situation” between the US and Europe.

The world’s richest man made the comments after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs against virtually every US trading partner last week.

The resulting stock market crash saw $11 billion wiped off his net worth.

The Tesla and SpaceX guru made very public swipes Saturday against Navarro, who is widely seen as one of the top architects of Trump’s tariff regime.

“A PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing. Results in the ego/brains>>1 problem,” Musk vented on X Saturday in response to a touting the trade adviser’s explanations of tariffs.

Another chimed in, saying that Navarro was “correct” in his assessment of tariffs, prompting Musk to retort, “He ain’t built sh—.”

https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/us-news/elon-musk-appears-to-break-with-trump--on-tariffs-slams-peter-navarro/

Some people “inside the istration and close to President Trump appeared confused, and surprised, about Elon Musk’s decision to publicly go after Peter Navarro (and by extension, indicate his displeasure with the president’s decision),” Semafor reports.

https://politicalwire.com/2025/04/06/elon-musk-surprised-trump-world/

This trump just destroying the world contrary to initial claims. World really need to brace up because economy down town is here already.

Zero tariffs is also what Trump is aiming for. Free trade. That'd hit China hard - no more banning their citizens from foreign products. China will never allow that

DaddyCoool:
Zero tariffs is also what Trump is aiming for. Free trade. That'd hit China hard - no more banning their citizens from foreign products. China will never allow that

Not bringing manufacturing jobs back to US?

I think the media misread or misunderstood his post. Trump says he’s reciprocating tariffs from other countries which means if countries remove tariffs (direct and indirect), the US will reciprocate.

blamingthedevil:


Not bringing manufacturing jobs back to US?

That's what it amounts to. US market is virtually open while countries like Nigeria and China slap tariffs on imports

This is a piece of news higher than the collective IQ of Nairaland. It will be trolled immediately. Where are the IPOB vs ronu fellows? All the bots always shifting topics into Obidients vs APC, where them dey?

Ghen gen

If his net worth wasn't dwindling rapidly, he would have been quiet.

E don set 😂

I know this time was going to come. The bromance is not meant to last for long.

Lol

I Trump 100%. A reasonable country will cut down on their tarrifs on American imports and make American imports cheaper for their citizens. Can you imagine what a lesser tariff on cars will do for us in Nigeria?

America is not even fully reciprocating and the world is crying. When some countries are having over 50% tarrifs on American imports, did they hear pim from America?

Some are seating dormant waiting for the new world order (that will be ushered in by an imaginary beast with double horns) while the US is making hard decisions to usher in the new order. The US is aware that if their structure remains as it is, and the new world order emerge, the US will collapse without control. The earlier you understand that things have changed the better for you.

Na family matter

He just started...... When you associate yourself with a buffon, you get buffoonery...... 😂😁

All I know is Elon musk is very dangerous his agendas are deep and evil .

Never trust someone with long history of evil.his grand parents were Nazi top men, his dad wealth came from South African apartheid.

On this, we cheat America for too long, funny enough we never hear pim from America until recently...our father Christ is back to Rome

Tarrifs is clearly short term pain for long term gains. The US is the largest consumer market in the world. Tarrifs helps them the most

Nigerians that are dying in poverty are saying a billionaire that staged the most incredible political comeback in history doesn't know what he is doing. These are the same nigerians that will claim that Tinubu is doing well. Nigerians are highly stupid sha

The enemies have been waiting for them to disagree but keep calm, this could be all a script.

The problem with the likes of Musk is that just because they built a mosque, they think they know everything from perfume musks to mosquito coils. "He ain't no shit" is what an arrogant boy will do because no one knows everything but Musk thinks he knows EVERYTHING. He's living in the delusion of being a Trump musketeer and such a person is dangerous if given power. They believe in their own intelligence more than anyone else.

Even the most intelligent of us make mistakes, companies make mistakes with a nearly perfect plan, his company failed in the Cyber Truck showcase and space launch before getting it right, it's God's way to humble us that you are not perfect and you can never be.

The thing touch m too

blamingthedevil:




https://nypost.com/2025/04/06/us-news/elon-musk-appears-to-break-with-trump--on-tariffs-slams-peter-navarro/

Stupid greedy racist dog is now criticizing because he lost money!

DaddyCoool:


That's what it amounts to. US market is virtually open while countries like Nigeria and China slap tariffs on imports

So, you truly believe the US doesn't charge tarrifs on imports from other countries?

Na wa.

Capernum:
I Trump 100%. A reasonable country will cut down on their tarrifs on American imports and make American imports cheaper for their citizens. Can you imagine what a lesser tariff on cars will do for us in Nigeria?

America is not even fully reciprocating and the world is crying. When some countries are having over 50% tarrifs on American imports, did they hear pim from America?

Please stop believing Trump that is a Pathological liar.

Let me ask you a question; how did Trump come up with these tarrifics that these countries charge the US?

Capernum:
I Trump 100%. A reasonable country will cut down on their tarrifs on American imports and make American imports cheaper for their citizens. Can you imagine what a lesser tariff on cars will do for us in Nigeria?

America is not even fully reciprocating and the world is crying. When some countries are having over 50% tarrifs on American imports, did they hear pim from America?

Do you live in the US? If you don't please Trump er come and help us prices of goods are going up. God bless you as you come.

Amayabor1:


Please stop believing Trump that is a Pathological liar.

Let me ask you a question; how did Trump come up with these tarrifics that these countries charge the US?

You dey mind people wey no get sense?

DaddyCoool:


That's what it amounts to. The US market is virtually open, while countries like Nigeria and China slap tariffs on imports

If this is the case , then trump is right

Amayabor1:


So, you truly believe the US doesn't charge tarrifs on imports from their countries?
Na wa.

Not like countries like China and Nigeria. Why do you think all these US companies make their products in other countries then bring them back to US to sell? Because it is an open economy - you go whatever route benefits you. Try to do that in China - you'd probably be sent to re-education labour camp!😆

givedemwotowoto:
I think the media misread or misunderstood his post. Trump says he’s reciprocating tariffs from other countries which means if countries remove tariffs (direct and indirect), the US will reciprocate.

You are wrong.

But to prove it, Zimbabwe has announced zero tariffs for USA products. Let's see if the USA reciprocates.