White House trade adviser Peter Navarro downplayed recent insults from Elon Musk, asserting they have a good relationship. Musk criticized Navarro over his role in tariffs, calling him a "moron" and suggesting that his Harvard degrees are counterproductive. While Navarro denied any rift and praised Musk's contributions regarding waste management, he avoided answering questions about Musk potentially influencing Trump's tariff policies. Musk strongly opposes tariffs and aims for reduced trade barriers with the EU, indicating a broader concern over trade relations.
Last week Musk, 53, ripped into Navarro, 75, as "truly a moron" who's "dumber than a sack of bricks," expressing frustration over the trade adviser's role in President Trump's tariff push.
Navarro told NBC's "Meet The Press" that he and Musk "are great" despite recent insults, asserting that "I've been called worse. Everything's fine with Elon."
However, Navarro skirted a question from moderator Kristen Welker about whether Musk won an internal battle and persuaded Trump to pause sweeping reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.
Musk has been a staunch skeptic of tariffs and expressed hope earlier this month that the US and European Union eliminate trade barriers between them.
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