Afghanistan, April 8 -- The trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump through widespread tariffs has caused severe volatility in financial markets and a significant drop in stock values in the United States.
Amid this economic turmoil, the Washington Post reported on Monday, April 7, that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and head of the Office of Government Efficiency (DOGE), directly asked Donald Trump to lift the imposed tariffs.
Musk, a major supporter of Trump's election campaign, contributing over $300 million, is now facing challenges for his companies, especially Tesla. The company, heavily reliant on the global supply chain, has been harmed by the tariffs, with its stock falling by about 40% since the beginning of 2025.
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