‘I hope it is agreed that both Europe and the United States should move ideally in my view to a zero tariff situation, effectively creating a free trade zone between Europe and North America,’ the SpaceX founder continued.
Earlier Saturday, Musk appeared to distance himself even further from the tariffs plan as he ripped a top Trump trade advisor in an extraordinary outburst on X.
Musk’s dissent comes just days after it was announced he would be stepping down from the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
While speaking virtually on Saturday, Elon Musk (pictured) said he ‘hopes’ that both regions would move towards eliminating trade barriers, effectively creating a free trade zone between Europe and North America
Musk’s public support for a zero-tariff system contrasts with the Trump administration’s recent protectionist stance, which included a 20 percent tariff rate on goods from the European Union , suggesting potential tensions within the administration. Pictured: Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a trade announcement event in the White House on April 2
The Trump administration attempted to downplay his resignation, stating that it was always agreed he would leave.
