A newly revealed account details a 2025 White House meeting where Elon Musk cautioned then-President Donald Trump about the potential economic repercussions of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Musk reportedly warned that such an action would significantly disrupt the global economy, particularly concerning the semiconductor industry. He advocated for relocating manufacturing facilities away from potential conflict zones to mitigate risk. The information comes from a forthcoming book detailing discussions between the two figures. Musk specifically highlighted the dependence on Taiwan for critical chip production. The warning underscored the strategic importance of Taiwan and the potential for major economic fallout from military action in the region. This discussion occurred as tensions between China and Taiwan were, and continue to be, a growing international concern.