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You need some actual tax advice. I deduct EU tax from my tax liabilities in US so my US tax exposure is exactly 0. Still have to file US taxes, so my accountant fee exposure is non-zero but it isn't too hard to do yourself once you have a few examples to copy from.

If you are a non-resident & non-US citizen, I think long term capital gains taxes will apply. If you hold TSLA for at least one year, your tax rate will be reduced to 15%. This tax can be offset by capital gains taxes paid in your own country.

Utter nonsense.

US withholding taxes only apply on dividends and other fixed income.

Can't you fill W-8BEN form to reduce taxes on the US side?

I’m pretty sure my UK broker refused to allow me trade US stocks until I filled out the W8-BEN.

This is only relevant in EU countries without a capital gains tax, though (or with one lower than 15%), right?