Trump and Elon Musk Disagree Over Subsidies for Electric Cars 🚗⚡
Hey there! Have you heard about the latest news between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk? Let’s break it down together!
Recently, Trump suggested that the government might stop giving financial help, called subsidies, to Elon Musk’s companies like Tesla. Subsidies are like special discounts or extra money that help companies make things we need, like electric cars.
Trump said that without these subsidies, Musk might have to “close up shop” and go back to South Africa (where Musk was born). He also mentioned there might be “no more rocket launches, satellites, or electric car production” without this help.
Why did Trump say this? Well, Elon Musk has been criticizing a new government bill that Trump supports. Musk thinks this bill will cause the country to spend too much money and create problems. He called it “utterly insane and destructive”!
Musk is especially worried because the bill might remove special tax credits that help people buy electric cars. These credits make electric cars cheaper for everyone! If the credits go away, it could cost Tesla a lot of money and make it harder for people to afford electric cars.
Elon Musk is also supporting a Congressman named Thomas Massie, who voted against the bill. Trump didn’t like that and said he would try to make sure Massie isn’t re-elected. Musk, however, says he will support Massie.
It’s like a big disagreement between two powerful people about how the government should spend money and help companies that make things like electric cars and rockets.
Electric cars are important because they help reduce pollution and protect our planet 🌍. Many people believe that supporting companies like Tesla is good for the future. Others think the government shouldn’t spend so much money on subsidies.
What do you think? Should the government help companies make electric cars and rockets? It’s an important topic that affects the future of technology and our environment!
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Trump threatens Tesla subsidies as Musk slams 'big, beautiful bill'
cgtn.com
