U.S. President Donald Trump signed a resolution at the White House to overturn California's mandatory order for electric vehicles. These orders aim to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles throughout California by 2035 and phase out diesel engines during that period, ceasing the sale of fuel-powered cars.

At the signing ceremony, Trump shared new details about his discussions with Elon Musk on electric vehicle issues, which took place before their recent public disputes.

"I used to say, I was very surprised that he supported me because it wasn't good for him. I'm going to repeal the mandatory requirements for electric vehicles. Once I asked him, 'You never told me about this.' He said, 'Well, as long as this happens to everyone, I can compete.' That was a very interesting answer. I think it was a very honest response, honestly, it was somewhat unbelievable, you would think he would say, 'You must ensure not to repeal the mandatory requirements for electric vehicles,' but he never did," Trump said.

Last week, Trump and Musk publicly quarreled in a series of social media posts, which quickly turned into personal grievances. In one of the posts, Musk said that Trump was "in Epstein's files." That post was later deleted. Early Wednesday morning, Musk posted on X, saying he regretted some of his posts about Trump, "They were too harsh," Musk said.

The dispute was triggered by Trump's "Great American Bill," which Musk described as "repulsive." Musk stated that the bill would render his efforts over several months in cutting federal spending at the Department of Administrative Efficiency null and void. Trump, however, said that Musk's opposition to the bill was due to its wording regarding the end of electric vehicle incentives and subsidies.

However, Trump reiterated on Thursday that although he had worked with Musk, the Tesla CEO had not pressured him on electric vehicle policies.

"I actually asked him because it was really strange. I was with him, he was one of my friends, he made electric vehicles, and we were going to say you couldn't make electric vehicles, you couldn't force people to produce electric vehicles. You could do it, but it depends on the market, on the judgment of the market. And he said, 'As long as I am on the same plane as others, we will be fine. We will produce better products.' That's what he said. I said, 'That's cool. Very good.' That was my response. After that, he became a bit strange, but I don't know why, on much smaller matters," Trump said.

In March this year, after a series of destructive events at Tesla, Trump purchased a red Tesla Model S to publicly support his then-friend, an act that sparked ethical scrutiny. On Thursday, Trump mocked the inefficiency and unreliability of electric vehicles.

When asked by reporters if he would keep the car, Trump said he might "move the Tesla slightly." As the current president, for security reasons, Trump is not allowed to drive the car. He has kept it in a conspicuous place near the driveway of the West Wing of the White House.

This article originates from Finance World.

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