Elon Musk calls Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks'
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat Tech billionaire Elon Musk called President Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro “truly a moron” Tuesday, escalating their spat over the administration’s import taxes.
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2 developments- Apr 6, 2025Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro hits back at Elon Musk’s tariff criticism: ‘He’s simply protecting his own interests’
- Apr 8, 2025Elon Musk calls Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks'
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