Axionto

April 8, 2025 Tesla’s Tariff Tensions with Trump Administration Send Shockwaves Through Markets The ongoing clash between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump over trade policies has intensified, sparking fresh volatility in automotive and tech stocks. According to  The Washington Post , Musk has privately lobbied Trump to reverse sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, warning that protectionist measures could harm U.S. consumers and businesses. Despite these appeals, Trump has doubled down on his agenda, proposing new 50% tariffs and reigniting tensions that have left investors scrambling to reassess risks in the sector. Tesla’s stock (NASDAQ: TSLA), already down 38% year-to-date, fell another 2.5% on Monday to close at  233.29 a m i d c o n c e r n s o v e r s l u m p i n g d e m a n d a n d M u s k ’ s g r o w i n g p o l i t i c a l l i a b i l i t i e s . A n a l y s t s l i k e W e d b u s h ’ s D a n I v e s a r g u e t h a t T e s l a h a s b e c o m e a...