Navarro and Musk Downplay Tensions Following Public Feud Over Tariffs

Peter Navarro and Elon Musk assert their relationship is intact despite heated exchanges over Tesla's manufacturing practices and U.S. trade policy.

Peter Navarro insists that 'everything's fine' with Elon Musk, brushing off insults Musk directed at him during a public disagreement over tariffs.
Elon Musk criticized Navarro's claim that Tesla is a 'car assembler' reliant on foreign parts, asserting that Tesla produces the 'most American-made cars.'
The feud highlights broader divisions within the Trump administration over trade policy, with Musk advocating for zero tariffs and Navarro defending the current tariff regime.
Navarro praised Musk's contributions to government efficiency while warning against acts of vandalism targeting Tesla in response to trade disputes.
The White House has downplayed the conflict, characterizing it as a difference of opinion and emphasizing the administration's openness to diverse viewpoints.