Elon Musk had warned that President Trump's tariffs could trigger a recession in the second half of 2025, stating "The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year" and emphasizing that "if America goes broke, nothing else matters". This warning came amid a growing public feud between Musk and Trump. However, it seems the original post might have been removed or Musk's stance might have evolved, but the initial warning sparked significant discussion and market reaction, including a 14% drop in Tesla's stock, wiping out nearly $150 billion in market value
