Tariff war: Inside Elon Musk’s personal appeal to Donald Trump - and why it failed

Elon Musk's efforts to persuade Donald Trump to halt new tariffs failed, despite his significant financial support and influence. Trump not only ignored Musk's pleas but escalated the situation, threatening additional tariffs on Chinese imports. This public disagreement highlights a growing rift between the business world and Trump's protectionist trade policies, raising concerns about the economic fallout.