Why Elon Musk is breaking with Trump over tariffs
The Tesla CEO has been one of Trump's most outspoken cheerleaders — but Musk is not a fan of the tariffs that have shaken global markets.
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3 developments- Apr 1, 2025Donald Trump Fell for Elon Musk’s Big Con
- Apr 2, 2025Trump news at a glance: sweeping tariffs announced; Musk could be nearing end of role
- Apr 8, 2025Why Elon Musk is breaking with Trump over tariffs
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3 viewpointsTrump Tariffs: Billionaires React To Global Stock Selloff—Including Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman
Billionaires Including Elon Musk Lash Out Over Global Market Meltdown And Trump Tariffs
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1 viewpointElon Musk appears to break with Trump admin on tariffs — as he slams Peter Navarro and says he wants ‘zero tariff situation’ with Europe
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2 articlesMusk reportedly made several pushes for Trump to back off global tariffs surge
Trump news at a glance: sweeping tariffs announced; Musk could be nearing end of role
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