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Tesla Warns It Faces Retaliation, Costs From Trump Trade War

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Tesla Inc. is signaling concern over potential retaliatory moves by other countries as a trade war escalates in the wake of President Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on a wide range of imports.

The electric-car maker warned the administration this week that any such actions could drive up manufacturing costs and make its vehicles less competitive in international markets.