Against the backdrop of the world trade war that was declared Donald Trump About a week ago (02.04.2025) with the imposition of exterminating customs duties, a harsh “counter” has emerged in the White House, starring Mask.
One of Donald Trump’s closest partners caused Elon Musk’s rage, arguing that Tesla is not building but instead assembled cars with abroad.
The US leader’s leader Peter Navarro commented on the future of the US car industry against the backdrop of the terrible duties imposed by Donald Trump on countries – exporters such as China, Japan and the EU.
During an interview with CNBC Information Network Monday (07.04.2025) Trump’s close associate referred to Tesla and how it operates
“We all understand in the White House (and Americans understand) that the Elon is a car assembly, not a car manufacturer. The engines come from Japan and China, while Taiwan’s electronic systems, ”he said initially.
PETER NAVARRO ON ELON MUSK:
“We all understand in the White House (and the American people understand) that Elon’s a car manufacturer. But he’s not a car manufacturer — He’s a car assembler.
In many cases, if you go to his Texas plant, a good part of the engines that he gets… pic.twitter.com/mkp1wRGcvX
— Ron Pragides (@mrp) April 8, 2025
He added: “Our attitude is that we want the above components to come from American companies, to be manufactured on American soil.”
Elon Musk did not take long to respond to Navarro’s statements: “Tesla has the most American cars. Navarro is more stupid than a sack of bricks … it’s really stupid. What he says here is proven false. “
Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 8, 2025
Tesla has the most American-made cars. Navarro is dumber than a sack of bricks. @IfinderDards @RealPNavarro https://t.co/gECgtZt5Sc
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 8, 2025
A few days earlier, Musk had attacked Peter Navarro again, questioning his status as a commerce consultant: “A Harvard Finance PhD is something bad, not something good.”
For her part, White House spokesman Caroline Levit commented on Musk’s attacks on Navarro, saying: Karoline Leavitt rejected questions about Musk’s attacks on his colleague.
“Whatever happens, we are the most transparent government and express our disagreements publicly.”