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Trump’s tariff blitz: Musk’s net worth drops below $300 bn first time since Nov 2024 election
Fp Staff • 1 month agoOnce worth over $400 billion, Elon Musk now sees his empire shaken by politics, protests, and plummeting stock prices
Tesla 'will never be this cheap again', they said. It got cheaper today
Fp Staff • 1 month agoOnce the darling of both climate-conscious investors and tech enthusiasts, Tesla has shed 50 per cent of its market value since its peak in mid-December 2024. Musk's political theatrics have pushed consumers away
Will Elon Musk’s exit from government help Tesla rebound?
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoTesla's vehicle deliveries dropped 13 per cent in Q1 2025, marking its worst sales decline in three years. Shares have fallen over 31 per cent year-to-date amid growing competition from BYD and backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Reports indicate Musk may step down from his government position soon, raising questions about Tesla’s future stability
'Nobody voted for him, he's a thug': Massive global protests planned at 200 Tesla showrooms against Elon Musk
Fp Staff • 1 month agoSince Trump's inauguration, Tesla's stock has dropped by over 35 per cent, sales have sharply declined, and the resale value of used Teslas seems to have reached a record low. Musk's personal net worth has also decreased by 25 per cent, losing roughly $100 billion
Which carmakers will be worst hit by Trump's 25% auto tariffs?
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoDonald Trump on Wednesday declared that the US would levy a 25 per cent tariff on imported cars and critical auto parts starting April 3. But which companies will be worst hit by the levies? What do experts say is in store for consumers?
Will Donald Trump's auto tariffs leave Tesla the biggest winner?
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoUS President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on imported cars and key auto parts from April 3. Trump has claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is in his inner circle, has had no input on the policy because he ‘may have a conflict’ and that the policy will be net neutral or good for Tesla. But does Musk’s EV firm stand to gain from the decision?
How viral song about Musk and his ‘master plan to save our lives’ has divided the internet
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoOne of Elon Musk’s fans has created a music video celebrating the billionaire’s ‘master plan to save our lives’. Shot on a Tesla Cybertruck’s back, the nearly three-minute video is difficult to watch for many. ‘Tesla haters’ are criticising the video, calling it a ‘leaked audition video from a woman hoping to bear Elon's 53rd child’
'Tesla is not unscathed': Elon Musk on Trump's tariffs on automobiles
Fp Staff • 1 month agoUS President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all automobiles imported into the United States
Chinese EV maker BYD launches ‘Tesla killer’ model as US company’s sales falter
Fp Staff • 1 month agoTesla’s share in total EV sales in mainland China has dropped from 16 per cent in 2020 to a mere 4.3 per cent in February this year. On the other hand, Chinese companies are increasingly relying on offering discounts to spur their sales
Furious Tesla investor to Musk: Return full-time or step aside!
Fp Staff • 1 month agoIn a few weeks, Musk took on a visible role in US President Donald Trump's second administration as he continues to lead the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, this involvement has caused concerns among Tesla investors as the company's stock continues to flounder throughout 2025