Tech mogul Elon Musk has expressed hopes for a zero-tariff trade zone between the United States and Europe, just days after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs, including a 20 per cent levy on European Union goods.
Speaking via videoconference hosted by Italy’s far-right League party in Florence on Saturday, Musk said he hoped the two sides could move “to a zero-tariff situation, effectively creating a free-trade zone.”
The Tesla chief also hoped for the two countries to “establish a very close partnership,” a remark that contrasted Trump’s past criticism of the EU, including his claim that the bloc was created to “screw” America. Musk further wished for more “freedom of people to move between Europe and North America.”
Musk also called for “no tariffs at all either way,” between the US and Britain, during Trump’s first term, the New york Times reported.
His appearance in Florence marked a continuation of his growing alignment with far-right politics across Europe. Just a day earlier, Musk and Trump both showed support for French far-right figure Marine Le Pen, who was convicted of embezzlement this week and barred from running for office.
This year, Musk showed support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and spoke out about immigration in Italy, leading to a rebuke from the Italian president.
On Saturday, Musk shared the stage with League party leader Matteo Salvini, warning of the dangers of censorship and mass immigration. He also used the platform to promote his cost-cutting department of government efficiency, backing Trump’s stance on Ukraine and criticising what he described as the EU’s burdensome regulations.
Speaking via videoconference hosted by Italy’s far-right League party in Florence on Saturday, Musk said he hoped the two sides could move “to a zero-tariff situation, effectively creating a free-trade zone.”
The Tesla chief also hoped for the two countries to “establish a very close partnership,” a remark that contrasted Trump’s past criticism of the EU, including his claim that the bloc was created to “screw” America. Musk further wished for more “freedom of people to move between Europe and North America.”
Musk also called for “no tariffs at all either way,” between the US and Britain, during Trump’s first term, the New york Times reported.
His appearance in Florence marked a continuation of his growing alignment with far-right politics across Europe. Just a day earlier, Musk and Trump both showed support for French far-right figure Marine Le Pen, who was convicted of embezzlement this week and barred from running for office.
This year, Musk showed support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and spoke out about immigration in Italy, leading to a rebuke from the Italian president.
On Saturday, Musk shared the stage with League party leader Matteo Salvini, warning of the dangers of censorship and mass immigration. He also used the platform to promote his cost-cutting department of government efficiency, backing Trump’s stance on Ukraine and criticising what he described as the EU’s burdensome regulations.
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