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What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla

Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.

The New York Times - 3h

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Financial Times - Mar. 11

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?

BBC News - 6d

Wall Street stocks slide as sell-off in tech shares picks up pace

Tesla sinks as investors shift away from riskier holdings

Financial Times - 19h

Elon Musk-backed foreign aid group GiveDirectly is hit by Doge cuts

The nonprofit has received millions in donations from Tesla chief’s foundation

Financial Times - 1h

Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?

With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

Tesla stock is falling because Elon Musk’s stock is falling

The company is valued more as a moonshot rather than a carmaker

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Trump promises to buy a Tesla after electric-car maker’s shares tumble

US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price drop

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk

President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Donald Trump Bought a $90,000 Tesla With 37 Recall Notices Against It

Here’s hoping Elon Musk won’t have to personally fix President Trump’s new EV anytime soon.

Wired - 6d

Tesla bounces for second day after steepest drop since 2020

The electric vehicle company has shed more than 40% in market value since President Donald Trump took office.

CNBC - 6d

Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing

When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.

The New York Times - 6d

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

ABC News - 6d

Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event

Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.

The Hill - 5d

Ben Jennings on Elon Musk and the backlash against Tesla – cartoon

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The Guardian - 5d

FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war

Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal

Financial Times - 5d

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

BBC News - 5d

Tesla's Game-Changing Free Trial in China: Will It Revive Sales?

Yahoo News - 1d

Tesla Hits a Wall and Waymo Racks Up 600 Parking Tickets

The road to autonomous driving is littered with broken mannequins and pricy parking fines.

Inc. - 1d

Tesla sales have ‘significantly underperformed’ in all key regions, analyst says

Mizuho lowers its price target by 16.5% to reflect all of the EV maker’s current woes.

MarketWatch - 1d

Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge

Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker

Financial Times - 1d

China's BYD promises 5-minute car recharging in new threat to Tesla

Yahoo News - 23h

Tesla Competitor Reveals Electric Car That Can Charge in Five Minutes

Yahoo News - 22h

Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown

Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gains

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine

The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - 5d

What might happen next after the S&P 500’s correction?

Also: Deeper looks at Microsoft, Tesla (and Musk) and ways to broaden your investment horizons and lower your risk.

MarketWatch - 4d

FirstFT: Israel launches strikes on Gaza as ceasefire breaks down

Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdown

Financial Times - 1d

China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant

Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival

Financial Times - 13h

Musk having ‘great difficulty’ running businesses amid DOGE obligations, Tesla stock slide

Tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he is having “great difficulty” running his various businesses as he juggles an advisory role in the Trump administration and leads the Department of Government ...

The Hill - Mar. 11