Musk says Tesla's Mexico factory on pause over Trump's tariff pledge

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Tesla has paused plans to build a gigafactory in Mexico due to potential tariffs on vehicles made there, as stated by Elon Musk during an earnings call. The company is focusing on increasing production at existing factories, including Giga Texas, while awaiting political developments post-U.S. presidential election.

Keywords: Tesla, gigafactory, tariffs

Source: Fox Business

Update At: 7/24/2024

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