Trump tariffs will cause a US recession, warns Elon Musk amid public feud with Donald Trump

Elon Musk warned that US President Donald Trumps tariffs could push the US into recession by the second half of 2025, igniting a bitter feud between the former allies. Teslas shares plunged $150 billion after Trump accused Musk of betraying the administration over a tax bill Musk says he never saw. The dispute escalated with Musk alleging Trumps name in Jeffrey Epstein files and Trump threatening to end government contracts. The clash highlights deep divisions over economic policy and personal grievances.