In response to rising trade conflicts between the nation’s top markets, Tesla, which was founded by Elon Musk, has stopped accepting new directions for its Model S and Model X cars via its Chinese site.
Customers can no longer order these imported versions from Tesla’s Twitter little programme account. Before being exported to China, both cars are made in the United States.
The company made no justification for this pronouncement, which comes as China implements 84 % tariffs on US goods in response to Trump’s imposed 145 % duties on Chinese imports.
The model 3 and model Y vehicles are produced by the American automaker in Shanghai, which serves both the local Chinese market and German exports, which account for the majority of its sales.
China imported 1, 553 Model X vehicles and 311 Model S vehicles in 2024, according to Li Yanwei, an analyst for the China Auto Dealers Association.
This comes as a result of President Trump’s increasing tariff increase and China’s swift retaliation for the trade conflict that is raging.
Trade conflict between China and the US
In response to unjust trade practices, the US significantly increased tariffs on Chinese imports this week to 145 % overall. American products received 84 % taxes as a quick response from China.
President Trump relaxed tariffs on another countries, offering a 90-day window for negotiations, but remained firm on China, saying that other nations are “lining up to negotiate.” China retaliated by accusing the US of being “fight to the end” and of abusing international industry standards.
China has increased its political efforts to form relationships, particularly in Southeast Asia and Europe. Although the messages have been combined, Premier Li Qiang and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao reached up to EU and ASEAN officials. Important countries like Russia, India, and Australia have not yet joined China’s area.
Trump’s limited retreat caused sharp market spikes in Asia and Europe, while a slight decline in US markets was felt by the industry. Both countries appear willing to back down despite the economic shockwaves, which raises the possibility of long-term disturbance to international trade.
