Tesla plans regarding the supply of components to electric trucks Cybercab and Semi From China to the United States they were suspended. The reason for suspension of imports are duties on Chinese goods imposed by President Donald Trump.
Through the policy of the White House of constant duties increases, Tesla plans to start mass production of long -awaited models, which President Elon Musk praised investors, can be destroyed.
Cel’s war got out of control
Tesla was ready to bear additional costs when Trump imposed a 34 % duty on goods from China. However, subsequent increases, to absurd levels, did not manage to raise. On April 9, Trump raised additional duties to 84 percent, and since then increased them to 125 percent. In this situation The total tariff for goods from China reached 145 percent. In this situation, Tesla suspended plans for shipping parts to the USA, said the agency anonymous informant.
The customs war also beats Tesla on the other hand. After China applied retaliation on goods from the USA in the amount of 125 %, tEsla stopped taking new orders for the S model and Model X to the Chinese market.
Currently, additional tariffs for all electronic components, including those imported from China, are suspended. This is why The company plans to start delivery of components in the coming monthsand its purpose is to start the trial production of both models in October and mass production in 2026, said Reuters. Cybercab is to be produced in Texas and Semi in Nevada.
The agency also learned that due to the potential duties, Tesla has been increasing the participation of parts from North America to its factories in the US for two years.
Tesla plans can destroy the customs
Reuters reminds that Tesla was seeking the approval of the state authorities, planning Introduction of a robotaxi service with cybercabs fleet. In October, she presented the concept of Robotaxi and promised to start construction of a two -door model until 2026 at a price below 30 thousand. dollars.
The company’s plans are also Increasing the production of electric Semi trucks in 2026. However, customs can thwart these plans.
However, the impact on Tesla’s key business plans was reflected in the way Trump’s duties, which are supposed to stimulate local production in the USA, harm the economy and his political ally.
Musk has repeatedly spoke in social media on X that he supports free trade and opposes the festival.
