A tension between Trump and Musk? It's a possible war with China

According to Axios, Trump was amazed by the reports of “NYT” of March 20, erstwhile the diary reported that the next day of his advisor-billionaire to receive at the Pentagon top secret briefing (documentation – ed.) on plans possible war with China. Trump was expected to order counsel not to let it.

"What is Elon doing there? Make certain he doesn't go there," the president said.

Shortly thereafter, he posted a social media entry in which he stated that ‘NYT’ article was ‘fake news’. yet Musk visited the next day the Pentagon, but did not receive information China.

Elon Musk's relation with Donald Trump. ‘There are red lines’

Axios reports that the leak of the briefing plans was 1 of the reasons for the suspension of the 2 leading advisers to the Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth – Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick in connection with an interior investigation into leaks of classified information.

The portal states that Muska’s actions irritate Many members of the Trump administration. Quoted by Axios official, the president himself “still loves Elon, but There are any red lines‘.

Despite the President's claims that reports of planned briefings for Musk were “fake news”, Trump later told journalists that He wouldn't want that to happen.“Elon has quite a few interests in China and might be vulnerable”.

Elina Muska's business in China. Billionaire opposes duties

Managed by Musk, Tesla has a “giga factory” – the largest plant of the company – in Shanghai and Brings any parts from China.

It besides requests approval from the Beijing authorities to let full self-driving in China. Reuters reported on Tuesday that due to the duties imposed on China the company has stopped supplies of components Semi trucks and Tesla Cybercab, which according to the concept is to be an autonomous taxi.

Musk opposes the customs duties, which is harsh attacked the main supporter of this policy in Trump Administration, Trade Advisor Peter Navarro.