A fresh rift has emerged at The White House between two key advisors to former US President Donald Trump – Elon Musk and Peter Navarro. This disagreement centers on tariffs, but it’s also about the origin of Tesla cars.
Navarro recently stated that Musk’s vehicles are not ‘American’ enough, sparking a heated response from Musk himself. In a recent exchange on X (Twitter), Musk called Navarro a ‘moron,’ while claiming his claims about Tesla being non-American are false. The debate raises questions about what it truly means for a car to be made in America.
As the controversy unfolds, one thing becomes clear: defining an “American-made” vehicle is not straightforward. Several factors come into play, including production costs, labor practices, and sourcing of components. With Tesla at the center of this dispute, the question arises – can it genuinely be considered an American car?
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/truth-or-fake/20250409-musk-vs-navarro-is-tesla-the-most-american-made-car