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China, Tesla and Model S

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Trump tariffs backfire on Elon Musk, as Tesla pulls U.S.-built models from China
Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Model S and Model X in China that now face retaliatory 125% import duties levied by Beijing.
Tesla Stops Selling Model S, X in China As Tariffs Soar
The Shanghai-made Model 3 and Y are still available, but it's bad timing for Tesla amid declining global sales. Can a cheaper Cybertruck trim turn things around?
Tesla halts Model S and X sales in China due to tariffs
The never-ending Trump tariff saga continues. Tesla has halted Model S and X sales in China, according to reporting by Bloomberg. These particular vehicles are imported to the country from the US so they are impacted by a 125 percent tariff on goods flowing into China.

Trump, Tariffs

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories
A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.
How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Cars, Costs, and Customers
March 26, 2025: President Trump today announced a 25-percent tariff on all cars and trucks imported to the U.S. as well as all imported auto parts and components. The tariffs are expected to increase the cost of an imported car, truck, SUV by up to $6,000, according to Cox Automotive. Read more here >>
Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall
President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have stirred widespread anxiety about a severe economic downturn -- and curiosity, for some, about how it might affect the world’s warming climate. Experts say a slowdown in international trade might have a brief and slight benefit in reducing greenhouse gas emissions,
Trump says his new tariffs on imported vehicles are 'vital to protect America’s automobile industry’ — but one lawmaker worries his approach has been akin to ha…
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Why Trump tariffs, supply issues could make spring and summer the worst times to buy a car
President Donald Trump's tariff announcements are wreaking havoc on the auto industry. Here's why car buyers should approach ...
‘The cost is a big unknown’: Should I buy a new car to avoid auto tariffs — or wait and hope that Trump suspends them too?
We are concerned about how the tariffs on cars will have affected the prices of used vehicles by the time he returns. Is it ...
Trump's Spin On His Tariffs Conveniently Leaves 1 Major Thing Out
The president’s loyal foot soldiers praised him for halting the mess he created — but they all conveniently left something ...
Auto dealer predicts buyer surge due to Trump's tariffs
Trump’s tariffs have already started to impact several businesses, and the auto industry is no different.President Trump ...
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Trump's new car tariffs start April 2 in US: What to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week levying a 25% tariff on all cars and light-duty trucks ...
Fain: UAW aligned with Trump on tariffs, but not everything else
UAW President Shawn Fain said the union backs the use of auto tariffs, but he also raised concerns about some Trump administration actions.
Trump tariffs live updates: Stocks surge after 90-day pause announced for most countries
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on all tariffs except for those against China, which he said would now rise ...