‘Tried to dissuade him, but unsuccessful’: Elon Musk on Trump tariffs in Nikhil Kamath’s podcast

Elon Musk revealed on the People by WTF podcast that he attempted to convince President Trump against imposing tariffs, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Musk stated that the President clearly favored tariffs, and his attempts to change this perspective did not yield results.

The central government’s recent integration of 29 laws into 4 streamlined Labour Codes, enabling an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers’ interests, is expected to catalyse growth in India’s export sector.

Global trade is cooling, according to the World Trade Organization. India’s exports are also falling, with major markets showing declines. This slowdown is linked to trade policy changes and rising domestic costs. The situation threatens to impact India’s economy as global demand weakens. Experts warn of further erosion of trade volumes in the coming year.

Indian export businesses face growing climate risks. Sectors like aluminium and steel are vulnerable to international regulations. Climate inaction threatens profits and operations. Extreme weather events already impact India significantly. By 2030, 4.5 percent of India’s GDP is at risk. Climate challenges could cost India over 10 percent of national income by century’s end.