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Elon Musk on tariffs and H1B visas on Nikhil Kamath podcast reveals surprising DOGE role
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Published on 24 April 2026
Musk tried selling Trump on tariff pain but lost
Tesla chief Elon Musk discusses tariffs, H-1B visas, and his unusual involvement with the newly referenced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during Nikhil Kamath’s podcast. Musk calls it an “interesting side quest” that exposed how US government works. He also says he attempted to persuade Donald Trump that tariffs could harm the economy, but wasn’t successful.
- Musk describes DOGE involvement as an “interesting side quest”
- He says he failed to convince Trump tariffs could hurt the economy
- The interview also touches H-1B visas and US policy themes
- Musk frames his role as insight into government operations
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