The Guardian reports that Businessman Elon Musk has repeatedly tried to dissuade US President Donald Trump from global tariffs that have roiled international markets.
Musk's attempts have failed, and Trump has not listened to him. According to the newspaper, this is a growing rift between the US president and the world's richest man.
Two sources confirmed that Musk has repeatedly tried to persuade Trump to reverse the trade tariffs he announced last Thursday against many countries, many of which are long-time US allies.
The sources did not disclose details of Musk's conversations with Trump. However, the US president did not listen to him.
It is worth noting that Musk made an offensive social media post today aimed at Peter Navarro, a key Trump ally and White House trade adviser who is considered the driving force behind the tariff strategy.
However, experts expect the split to be amicable, with Musk maintaining close ties and influence over the president and US policy in general.
