Trump Adviser Says China Trip Was 'Embarrassing' for Musk, Cook, and Other Tech CEOs
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Joshua Rhett Miller
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Peter Navarro, Trump's senior trade adviser, stated that President Trump's three-day visit to China was an awkward and embarrassing experience for top tech CEOs who accompanied him, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Steven Schwarzman, and Larry Fink. Navarro praised U.S.-China relations overall but noted the discomfort of these executives during the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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It was a very awkward situation for these CEOs who have significant business interests in China.
The trip didn't appear to be a pleasant experience for a few prominent CEOs involved.
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