Elon Musk responds to criticism from White House economic adviser Peter Navarro

After White House economic adviser Peter Navarro publicly criticised Elon Musk, the billionaire did not leave him in debt. 

In one of his interviews, Navarro called Musk “not a car manufacturer, but a car assembler,” claiming that Tesla parts are allegedly produced around the world.

Musk’s response: “Is a real idiot”

Musk, known for his candour on social media, quickly reacted to Navarro’s remarks. In his post, the entrepreneur did not hold back his emotions, calling the adviser “a real yolo” and adding that he is “dumber than a bag of bricks”.

Clash of positions: Musk versus Navarro

Musk, who advocates for the abolition of trade tariffs, has repeatedly stated the harm such measures cause to business. Meanwhile, Navarro, a proponent of tariffs, supports a hardline policy towards Chinese imports and considers it necessary to strengthen the US economy.