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Peter Navarro is an economist and political figure who served as a trade advisor to President Donald Trump. Navarro has been a prominent supporter of Trump's "America First" economic agenda and has played a key role in shaping US trade policies.
Musk called Navarro a "moron" after Navarro's comments about trade barriers, emphasising a rift over the US trade policy.
The tension stems from differing views on tariffs. While, Navarro supports them for US manufacturing, but Musk wants free trade.
Navarro defends Trump's stance on tariffs, saying they’re essential for boosting US manufacturing.
Musk disagrees with Navarro, advocating for zero tariffs, particularly with Europe, to promote global trade.
After calling Navarro a "moron," Musk sarcastically apologised, saying his insult was unfair to bricks.
Navarro and Musk's differing trade opinions show ongoing divides within the Trump administration on economic strategy.