Tesla has expressed concerns about the ongoing tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, warning that the company could be exposed to retaliatory tariffs. The electric automaker sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative, urging the administration to consider the downstream impacts of its actions. Tesla’s concerns come after a review of unfair trade practices was announced earlier this year.
The letter, dated March 11, was written on Tesla’s letterhead but does not specify who signed it. It is unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter, but his social media presence has been quiet on the issue. The letter notes that tariff actions by the Trump administration have resulted in increased costs for Tesla and other US manufacturers.
Tesla’s representatives declined to comment on who wrote the letter or whether Musk was involved. However, the company did express its support for a process to evaluate domestic supply chain limitations to ensure that US manufacturers are not unduly burdened by trade actions. The letter emphasizes that trade actions should not conflict with objectives to increase and support domestic manufacturing.
The Trump administration’s ongoing tariffs have resulted in increased costs for Tesla and other US manufacturers, including electric vehicles. The company has noted that certain parts and components are difficult or impossible to source within the United States, highlighting supply chain issues.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/tesla-letter-tells-trump-administration-worried-tariffs/story?id=119796605