Trump tariffs backfire on Elon Musk, as Tesla pulls U.S.-built models from China

Tesla has ceased taking orders for its Model S and Model X in China due to a retaliatory 125% import duty imposed by Beijing, affecting only the dwindling inventory of these vehicles already shipped to local showrooms. This decision comes amid a trade war initiated by the Trump administration, which has resulted in minimal impact on Tesla’s overall business since the affected models represent a small fraction of its global sales, with the bulk coming from locally produced models like the Model 3 and Model Y. The aging Model S and X are no longer significant to Tesla’s lineup, as the company focuses on newer models.

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