According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, on April 22, when Musk talked with Wall Street analysts about the trade war under the Trump administration during Tesla's earnings conference call, he sighed deeply. Musk said that he had always advocated reducing tariffs, and still held this view. "I just want to emphasize that the decision on tariffs is entirely up to the U.S. President," Musk said. "Whether or not he will listen to my advice depends on himself." He said, "I have repeatedly stated publicly that lowering tariffs benefits prosperity. I will continue to advocate for lowering tariffs rather than raising them. That is all I can do." Recently, as one of Trump's advisors, Musk has become the target of public criticism, while Tesla, which he leads, has fallen short of expectations across the board. Investor sentiment has been pessimistic. According to CNN, after Tesla released its far-below-expected first-quarter earnings report on April 22, Musk said he plans to "significantly reduce" his time working for the Trump administration in May, focusing instead on Tesla. Musk said, "Starting next month, in May, the amount of time I allocate to DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) will be significantly reduced." According to Musk, he will continue to "spend one or two days a week" handling Washington affairs, which may last until the end of Trump's presidency. CNN noted that after Musk announced this news, Tesla's stock price rose more than 4% in after-hours trading. Tesla's first-quarter financial report showed that the company's net income was $409 million, down 71% year-over-year. Both revenue and profit missed expectations, with total revenue declining 9% year-over-year and automotive business down 20%. CNN pointed out that for a company that had previously reported quarter-over-quarter sales growth ranging from 20% to 100%, such a decline was shocking. Its first-quarter sales experienced the largest drop in the company's history, with deliveries falling by 50,000 units year-over-year, indicating that Tesla recorded its lowest sales in nearly three years. This article is an exclusive contribution from Observer Network and cannot be reprinted without permission. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7496698651784397331/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. Please express your opinions by clicking the "like/dislike" buttons below.