Tesla Halts Cybercab, Semi Production Plans Amid 145% Tariffs, Delays Set for 2026

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 10:15 AM

Tesla Inc. has suspended its plans to ship components for its Cybercab and Semi electric trucks from China to the United States, following an increase in tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Chinese goods amid a trade war. The suspension affects Tesla's production timeline for these models, which were set to begin trial production in October 2025 at Gigafactory Texas and a new factory in Nevada, with mass production planned for 2026. The tariffs, which have escalated to 145% from initial rates of 34%, 84%, and 125%, have made it economically unfeasible for Tesla to continue importing parts from China. This development could delay Tesla's ambitious production goals for the robotaxi Cybercab, planned for production in Texas, and the Semi, intended for Nevada. In addition to the impact on Cybercab and Semi production, Tesla has also halted new orders in China for its Model S and Model X vehicles, as a result of retaliatory tariffs from China. This move reflects the broader challenges faced by Tesla due to the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, compounded by competition from local manufacturers like BYD and Nio.

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❗️😱 Tesla is impacted by unprecedented tariffs against China The automotive giant has suspended the supply from the Asian country of parts needed to manufacture two of its latest models. Learn more 👇 https://t.co/PFEofKPfyw https://t.co/hSDXzco65C

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Because of Trump's duties, Tesla has frozen the supply of parts from China for Cybercab robotaxis, the launch of mass production is under threat — Reuters https://t.co/N6zXamcD5t

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$TSLA is reportedly pausing plans to ship parts for its Cybercab and Semi from China, potentially disrupting its timeline to start mass production. Tesla aimed to begin trial runs in October 2025, with full production in 2026 — Cybercab in Texas and the Semi in Nevada. Tesla was https://t.co/EgY03QaIMr