Tesla is no longer accepting new orders for its Model S sedan and Model X SUV in China following the nation’s imposition of a 125% tariff on cars imported from the United States as a response to recent U.S. trade duties.
Both the Model S and X are manufactured at Tesla’s facility in Fremont. California The vehicles were manufactured and then exported abroad. However, due to the significant new import tariffs in place, it’s no longer feasible to continue selling these models in China. Now, Chinese customers have access only to the remaining stock available in Tesla showrooms nationwide.
Tesla has significantly altered its approach in China to depend more on its own resources. Shanghai The Gigafactory, which manufactures the well-liked Model 3 and Model Y domestically. These mainstream models constitute the bulk of Tesla’s sales in China and remain unaffected by the recent tariff changes.
High-end and specialized vehicles such as the S and X generally do not warrant domestic manufacturing because of their low demand. This is why these models continue to be produced in the U.S. and exported. However, with tariffs increasing their cost further, Tesla seems prepared to remove these models from its offerings in China for the time being.
This conflict over tariffs arises due to increasing trade tensions following the introduction of new duties by the U.S. during the Trump administration. Although the government indicated potential reductions in certain worldwide trade actions, it remains resolute regarding its position on China, prompting an appropriate response from Beijing.
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