According to the Washington Post, Elon Musk urged US President Donald Trump over the weekend to roll back tariffs, but his efforts were unsuccessful. The dispute follows Trump’s announcement of a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and higher duties on several countries.
Neither the White House nor Musk responded to Reuters’ request for comments. Over the weekend, Musk, a Trump adviser, called for zero tariffs between the US and Europe during a virtual event at Italy’s right-wing League Party congress.
Tesla faces sharp sales declines amid backlash over Musk’s role in a new “Department of Government Efficiency.” Its stock closed at $233.29 on Monday, down over 42% this year. Musk has said Trump’s auto tariffs have a “significant” impact on Tesla.
Economists warn that these tariffs could drive up inflation, increase recession risks, and add thousands of dollars in costs for US families, posing a challenge for Trump, who promised to cut living expenses.
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