Peter Navarro takes issue with Elon Musk’ remarks about tariffs

Musk in the background as Trump speaks in the foreground in the Oval Office — Musk said he hoped Europe and the U.S. agreed to “a zero tariff situation, effectively creating a free trade zone.” (KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS)

April 07, 2025 02:46 PM

WASHINGTON — Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser, on Monday dismissed tech-billionaire Elon Musk’s push for “zero tariffs” between the U.S. and Europe, calling the Tesla CEO a “car assembler” reliant on parts from other countries.

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