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Tesla has issued a warning that Donald Trump’s trade war could have adverse effects on the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the U.S. In an unsigned letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Tesla cautioned that the retaliatory tariffs resulting from the trade policies could harm U.S.-based EV manufacturers. The company emphasized the risk of disproportionate impacts on U.S. exporters and urged a phased approach to any trade measures to allow companies to prepare. This appeal comes as Tesla’s share price has suffered significant losses, and the broader automotive sector, including companies like BMW, is feeling the strain of geopolitical and trade tensions.