Tesla warns tariffs could harm U.S. operations

Tesla has warned the Trump administration that retaliatory tariffs could negatively impact its operations. The company urged the government to carefully consider trade policies, emphasizing the effects on U.S. manufacturers and exports. In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Tesla highlighted that past tariffs have led to retaliatory actions, including higher tariffs on imported electric vehicles. The company noted that these policies have increased costs for American-made vehicles. Tesla also raised concerns about domestic supply chain issues, particularly the unavailability of some electric vehicle components in the U.S. The company operates manufacturing facilities in California, Texas, and Nevada, employing over 70,000 people.