Elon Musk and Peter Navarro Clash Over Tariffs in Escalating Feud

Musk criticizes Trump's trade adviser as market instability and economic concerns grow under new tariff policies.

Elon Musk publicly called Peter Navarro a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks,' intensifying their feud over Trump's tariff policies.
Navarro accused Tesla of being a 'car assembler' reliant on imported parts, while Musk defended Tesla as the most American-made auto manufacturer.
The conflict highlights broader divisions within the Trump administration over trade policies, with Musk advocating for free trade and Navarro supporting aggressive tariffs.
Trump's sweeping tariffs, including a 10% baseline and higher rates for specific countries, have caused significant market volatility and recession fears.
The White House downplayed the dispute, framing it as part of healthy internal debate, while analysts warn of economic instability from the tariffs.