As Trump’s trade war with China escalates, the White House appears increasingly cautious about Elon Musk’s involvement in foreign policy discussions owing to potential conflicts of interest. Previously the Tesla CEO and top Trump advisor had been given relatively free rein to host high-level meetings with global leaders,

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, close confidantes since the President's run to the Oval Office, are said to be splitting ways with the Tesla billionaire set to step down from his role