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Tesla CEO Elon Musk broke his silence<\/strong> on the U.S.\u2013China tariff war with pointed criticism of Trump adviser Peter Navarro<\/strong>, following a market crash that cost Musk billions. The 34% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump<\/strong> has sparked a full-blown trade retaliation from China\u2014bad news for Tesla, which relies heavily on imported Chinese components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"After<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Musk Calls Out Harvard Elites<\/strong>
In response to a CNN video of Navarro justifying the tariffs, Musk tweeted<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing. Results in the ego\/brains >> 1 problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He followed up by agreeing with a quote mocking Harvard\u2019s influence on American disasters and took a jab at Navarro by replying to a supporter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHe ain\u2019t build s**t.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Navarro isn\u2019t alone in Musk\u2019s crosshairs\u2014Council of Economic Advisers chair Stephen Mira<\/strong>, also a Harvard PhD, is under scrutiny for supporting the tariff move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesla’s Global Stakes at Risk<\/strong>
The tariff fallout is particularly concerning for Musk, who\u2019s already dealing with international skepticism around Tesla and its future ventures. The new trade war threatens the electric vehicle giant\u2019s supply chain and pricing stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepping Away from Government Role<\/strong>
Musk\u2019s 130-day special advisory role with the Department of Energy (DOGE)<\/strong> is nearing its end. While Trump expressed interest in retaining Musk, the billionaire seems poised to return full-time to his business empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/strong>
As Musk clashes with Trump\u2019s economic team, his tweets reflect growing frustration with policies that hurt innovation and global collaboration<\/strong>. With retaliatory tariffs now in place, the heat is rising\u2014for markets, manufacturers, and Musk alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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