Pakistan, June 7 -- Elon Musk is "very welcome" in Europe, a European Commission spokesperson said Friday, following the billionaire's very public falling-out with U.S. President Donald Trump. The lighthearted remark came during a regular press briefing in Brussels, where the growing rift between the two powerful figures took center stage.

Trump and Musk, once political allies, have been locked in a heated dispute this week. Trump expressed "deep disappointment" with Musk's harsh criticism of a Republican tax and spending bill, which includes cuts to electric vehicle subsidies. The two traded jabs online, causing a public meltdown of their relationship.

When asked whether Musk had contacted the EU to discuss moving his business interest...