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[Global Times reporter Zhang Xiaoya] According to Reuters, US Republican presidential candidate Trump said in an interview with the media on the 19th local time that if elected, he would consider canceling the federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for purchasing electric vehicles, and was willing to consider providing Tesla CEO (CEO) Musk with a US cabinet or advisory position.

"Tax credits and tax incentives are generally not a good thing," Trump said after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, when asked about tax credits for electric vehicles.

When asked if he would consider appointing Musk to an advisory or cabinet position, Trump said he was willing to consider it. "He's a very smart man. If he's willing, I would certainly consider it. He's a smart man," Trump said.

Musk posted a picture on social media X on the evening of the 19th local time and said, "I am willing to serve."

Musk posted a picture on X on the evening of the 19th. In the picture, the podium was written with "Government Efficiency Department"

According to Reuters, last month, Musk publicly supported Trump's candidacy for the US presidential election. In a live broadcast on the social platform X on the 12th of this month, Musk also expressed his willingness to serve in a possible future Trump administration to help control government spending.