Navarro Insists He and Musk 'Are Fine' After Tariff Dispute

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro publicly downplayed his recent feud with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who had called him a "moron" over differences regarding trade tariffs. During an appearance on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' Navarro insisted their relationship is "great" and dismissed concerns about being sidelined in Trump’s trade team, stating, "I’m here." Musk's criticism was sparked by Navarro's remarks questioning Tesla's manufacturing status, arguing it is more of an "assembler" than a manufacturer due to its reliance on parts from overseas. Navarro defended the Trump administration's tariffs, emphasizing their necessity for achieving fair trade, while Musk advocates for a zero-tariff approach. The White House characterized their exchange as typical sparring between two individuals with divergent views. Reportedly, Navarro has faced challenges in his role as his influence within the administration appears to be diminishing.