Bangladesh, April 8 -- Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly made direct appeals to President Donald Trump to reconsider the administrations sweeping new tariffs on foreign imports. The Washington Post reported on April 8 that Musk, who currently serves as Trumps “government efficiency czar,” has taken a vocal and increasingly personal stance against the tariff policy, which many business leaders view as a threat to global supply chains, consumer prices, and American competitiveness.

The rift highlights a growing tension between the White House and parts of the business and tech communities that once backed the president, particularly during his 2024 re-election campaign. Trumps impos...