The fact that Canada, Mexico, China and the EU haven’t banned Tesla imports yet is remarkable. I’d expect that plus additional registration charges on premium vehicles, especially Cybertrucks, within a year if this continues.
Why do they need to? They can just apply tariffs and let the consumer do it without the political baggage.
Messaging and frankly national security.
...yep, makes perfect sense.
The loyalists argued the same in the American Revolution. (You’re also falsely conflating Musk and America.)
The Cybertruck is a turd, driverless cabs seem still not that close. The early adopters all have EVs and sales growth as a whole has plateaued. Other automakers have greatly improved their offerings, and Tesla's vehicle quality and fit-and-finish have both remained poor. The EV tax credits are probably going away soon.
One doesn't have to tip the scales against them at the moment.