Musk again distances himself from Trump tariffs by scoffing at Lutnick’s attempt to explain duties on penguin island
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Musk reveals what he really thinks about Trump’s tariffs
- Elon Musk has publicly disagreed with Trump officials who are defending tariff policies.
- Musk criticised Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for defending tariffs on uninhabited islands and Peter Navarro for his economic advice to Trump.
- He expressed his desire for zero tariffs between the U.S. and Europe.
- Trump has continued to defend his tariffs, citing trade imbalances with China and the EU.
- Musk's political involvement, including substantial spending on a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, resulted in a significant loss for the candidate he supported.