Trump’s 25% Tariff to Hit Tesla Parts, Says Elon Musk

Mar 28, 2025 By Lila Verma

President Trump’s 25% tariff on non-U.S.-made vehicles starts next week, impacting Tesla.

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Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and DOGE advisor, confirmed on X that imported parts will get pricier.

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Trump claims the tariffs benefit U.S. plants like Tesla’s in California and Texas.

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Musk warns the cost hike isn’t “trivial,” despite Tesla’s local supply efforts.

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X users speculate Tesla prices may rise, though less than foreign-made cars.

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Will tariffs boost American jobs or just car costs? Time will tell.

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