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

President Trump hosted an exclusive car show at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. The only company represented: Tesla. The only purpose: helping Elon Musk. With Tesla facing a backlash over Mr. Musk’s role in the Trump administration, the president said he wanted to buy one of the company’s electric vehicles. But Mr. Trump, always… Continue reading Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk

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

Follow live updates on the Trump administration and global markets. Tesla shares plunged on Monday, hitting their lowest point since before Election Day, as investors registered the impact of falling sales and increasing protests over the high-profile political role that Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, has taken on. At the close of trading, the… Continue reading Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

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

As President Trump puts new tariffs on goods from China and threatens a trade war with allies like Mexico and Canada, one global company is likely to suffer less than most of its competitors: Tesla. But the electric car maker led by Elon Musk, which accounts for a third of the billionaire’s wealth, is also… Continue reading Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month

President Trump said on Wednesday that he would pause tariffs on cars coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico for one month, after a 25 percent tariff that he placed on America’s closest trading partners a day earlier roiled stock markets and prompted stiff resistance from industry. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press… Continue reading Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month