India, March 14 -- Tesla has warned that Donald Trump's escalating trade war could expose the company and other U.S. automakers to retaliatory tariffs.
In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the electric vehicle maker affirmed its support for fair trade but urged the administration to avoid policies that could unintentionally harm American businesses.
The company, led by Elon Musk, cautioned that previous trade disputes had resulted in increased tariffs on U.S. exports, particularly electric vehicles, in countries targeted by American trade actions. Tesla argued that U.S. exporters are especially vulnerable to retaliatory measures and urged policymakers to adopt a phased implementation of any new trade policies. This app...