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Musk on Trump tariffs: I'm an advocate for 'free trade and lower tariffs'

Elon Musk expressed his support for tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) during a discussion at the Viva Technology conference in Paris, emphasizing his advocacy for fair trade rather than no trade. He highlighted the competitive disadvantage U.S. manufacturers face due to China's large-scale production and export of EVs, suggesting that without tariffs, Chinese car companies could potentially "demolish" most other car companies worldwide. Musk's comments align with his previous statements on the need for trade policies that ensure a level playing field, and come in the context of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

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