Elon Musk's Tesla warns company could be harmed by Trump's tariffs - Tesla representatives have asked the Trump administration to consider the “downstream impacts” of policies to address unfair trade

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

This suggests that a reaction from consumers who dislike Mr Musk’s antics are only one reason for falling sales. An updated Model Y, Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, has just gone on sale. In preparation Tesla ran down inventory of the old model, crimping supply. Customers doubtless held off purchases until the new car was available.