Overview

• Elon Musk directly contacted Donald Trump to urge a reversal of the administration's aggressive tariff policies, though his efforts reportedly failed.
• Musk publicly criticized Trump’s economic advisor Peter Navarro and shared a video of economist Milton Friedman promoting free trade principles on social media.
• During a public appearance, Musk called for the creation of a tariff-free trade zone between North America and Europe, opposing Trump's protectionist stance.
• The new tariff measures have significantly impacted Musk financially, with his fortune reportedly dropping by $35 billion in six days.
• Speculation is mounting that Musk may resign from his advisory role within the Trump administration due to growing policy disagreements.