FT News Briefing
Tesla soars on Musk’s potential departure
Apr 3, 2025
In this discussion, President Trump's new tariffs send shockwaves through global trade, with significant effects on Tesla's stock. Despite recent delivery setbacks, Tesla's share price soars amid speculation about Elon Musk's departure from a government role. Meanwhile, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from elections, raising questions about her political fate and the future of her party. The intersection of law and politics creates a tense atmosphere as legal challenges unfold in France.
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- The U.S. imposed significant tariffs on major trading partners, raising concerns over economic security and international trade relations.
- Tesla's stock rebounded due to optimism about Elon Musk's potential return to operations, despite facing delivery challenges and rising competition.
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U.S. Trade War Escalation
The U.S. has announced significant reciprocal tariffs on major trading partners, including a 34 percent levy on China and a 20 percent tariff on the European Union. President Trump characterized chronic trade deficits as a national emergency and stated the U.S. would also impose a 10 percent tariff on all countries, including the U.K., and a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made vehicles. Although markets were prepared for these changes, the news led to a decline in U.S. stock futures, reflecting investor concerns about the implications of escalating trade tensions. This development highlights ongoing anxieties over economic security and the broader impact of tariffs on international trade relations.
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