Elon Musk’s $290M Support for Trump Didn’t Shield Tesla from 50% Tariff Threat on Chinese Imports
In a striking development that has caught the attention of political analysts, business leaders, and Tesla investors alike, Elon Musk’s substantial $290 million support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has apparently failed to insulate his electric vehicle company from potential tariff threats. Despite becoming one of Trump’s most prominent backers, Musk now faces the prospect of a 50% tariff on Tesla components and vehicles imported from China, raising questions about the relationship between political contributions and policy protection.