Summary

Elon Musk distanced himself from Trump’s tariff policy, criticizing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade adviser Peter Navarro.

CNBC reported Musk lost over $30bn since the tariffs were announced, amid stock market volatility and falling futures.

That financial hit may explain his sharp jabs at officials defending the policy. Musk advocated for a U.S.–EU “zero tariff” trade zone, diverging from Trump’s approach.

Meanwhile, protests against Musk and Trump escalated, and Musk’s political spending failed to sway key elections.

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    17 days ago

    Their lack of solidarity won’t save them from the deluge.

    “On the 31st floor, a gold plated door won’t keep out the Lord’s burning rain.”