Elon Musk reacts to Trump’s 25% vehicle tariffs affecting Tesla

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Elon Musk comments on the substantial impact that Trump’s 25% vehicle tariffs will have on Tesla, emphasizing the significant consequences.

Trump announces new tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts

Former President Donald Trump has revealed plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported cars and automobile parts.

The policy will take effect on April 2. It targets passenger vehicles, light trucks, and key automobile components.

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Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and key auto parts, effective April 2, to protect U.S. industry. Image Credits: Getty

 

According to the White House, the tariff aims to protect the U.S. auto industry from excessive imports.

Officials argue that these imports threaten national security and weaken domestic manufacturing.

“Importers of automobiles under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be given the opportunity to certify their U.S. content and systems will be implemented such that the 25 percent tariff will only apply to the value of their non-US content.”

“But if you build your car in the US, there is no tariff,” Trump added.

Tesla faces challenges despite being U.S.-made

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Musk stated that Tesla will still face a “significant” impact despite manufacturing cars entirely in the U.S. Image Credits: Getty

 

Trump emphasized that companies building cars in the U.S. would not be affected. However, Tesla CEO Elon Musk disagrees.

Musk responded to a post on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting where cars sold in the U.S. are made.

The data showed Tesla vehicles are 100% made in the U.S., compared to 77% for Ford. Despite this, Musk warned that Tesla is still significantly impacted by the tariffs.

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Tesla urges the U.S. government to consider exporters

Tesla previously expressed concerns about trade policies in a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative.

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Tesla’s letter to U.S. trade officials warned tariffs could raise costs and hurt U.S. vehicle exports. Image Credits: Getty

 

The letter, submitted on March 11 by Tesla’s Associate General Counsel Miriam Eqab, outlines key issues.

Tesla argues that U.S. exporters face higher risks when foreign nations retaliate against American trade policies.

The company also notes that past U.S. tariffs have increased manufacturing costs for Tesla’s American-made vehicles.

These added expenses make U.S. exports less competitive in global markets.

Trump and Musk’s relationship regarding trade policy

Trump recently stated that he did not consult Musk before making the tariff decision. He claimed Musk could have a conflict of interest in the matter.

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However, Trump also acknowledged that Musk has never asked him for business favors.

This statement underscores their independent positions on trade policies.

With tariffs set to take effect, Tesla and other automakers must navigate increased costs and potential market shifts.

As the debate over trade policies continues, the long-term impact on U.S. manufacturers remains uncertain.


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