Trump Criticizes Tesla's India Factory Plans

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-20T11:19:17.097662+05:30

- Former US President Donald Trump voiced concerns over Tesla's potential factory setup in India, citing high tariffs as unfair to the US. - Elon Musk confirmed the 100% import duty on EVs, complicating Tesla's market entry despite India's recent tariff reductions. - Tesla is moving forward with recruitment in Mumbai, indicating a renewed interest in the Indian market despite the challenges. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/business/tesla-india-donald-trump-factory-elon-musk-tariff-narendra-modi-1752567), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/very-unfair-donald-trump-reacts-to-elon-musk-setting-up-tesla-factory-in-india-after-auto-tariffs-101740012637449.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/tesla-in-india-trump-says-unfair-to-us-if-elon-musk-builds-factory-in-india/article69241096.ece), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/tesla-in-india-donald-trump-irked-by-elon-musks-plans-to-build-factory-in-india-calls-it-unfair-to-america-11740011853988.html)

Former US President Donald Trump voiced concerns over Tesla's potential factory setup in India, citing high tariffs as unfair to the US.
Elon Musk confirmed the 100% import duty on EVs, complicating Tesla's market entry despite India's recent tariff reductions.
Tesla is moving forward with recruitment in Mumbai, indicating a renewed interest in the Indian market despite the challenges.

Source: Abp News, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Mint