Tesla’s Letter to the Trump Administration, Tariffs and a Market Meltdown
Even Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker is bracing for pain from the trade wars, as stocks fall into correction territory.
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President Trump defends tariffs against allies and threatens more amid volatility in markets
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Trump says he considering cutting back on Canada tariffs as stock markets bounce
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FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More
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Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
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Trump Tariffs and Trade Wars Leave Investors, Once Optimistic, Feeling Apprehensive
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