On March 14, the Financial Times reported that Tesla has issued a warning, stating that the trade war instigated by US President Trump could position Tesla as a target for retaliatory tariffs, subsequently elevating the costs of automotive manufacturing in the United States. In a correspondence addressed to US Trade Representative Jamison Greer, Tesla expressed its "support" for equitable trade practices while simultaneously cautioning that US exporters would face significant repercussions should other nations retaliate against American trade measures. The letter, dated March 11, cited instances where past US trade actions have swiftly elicited countermeasures from affected countries, including the imposition of higher tariffs on imported electric vehicles. The communication underscored that even Tesla, led by Musk, a close confidant of Trump, is apprehensive about the potential ramifications of widespread tariff imposition.