Elon Musk Challenges Trump's Tariff Policies in High-Stakes Clash
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, made unsuccessful attempts to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to reverse new tariff policies. This clash highlights economic tensions, following Trump's introduction of a 10% tariff on imports. Economists warn the tariffs might worsen inflation and risk a recession.
In a bold move, Tesla CEO Elon Musk attempted to sway U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider recent tariff implementations, the Washington Post disclosed on Monday.
This interaction highlights a significant disagreement, as Trump's new tariffs include a 10% baseline on imports, triggering intense economic discourse.
Economists predict these measures could exacerbate inflation and risk a U.S. recession, contradicting the administration's goal to lower living costs.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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