5d ago

Only Teslas Exempt from New Auto Tariffs Thanks to 85% Domestic Content Rule

Only Teslas Exempt from New Auto Tariffs Thanks to 85% Domestic Content Rule - FuelArc News

In a major policy shift, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that vehicles with 85% or more domestic content will be fully exempt from new tariffs on automobiles. That’s a steep threshold, and as of today, there’s only one automaker that qualifies for the exemption: Tesla.

8 comments

Seems rather intentional.
- I'm surprised they didn't set the threshold at 82.49%, get that Cybertruck in there for the government's own duty-free store.
  Like, that Honda is built in Alabama, the automakers here are probably going to think that the USA is a basket-case market that should be avoided, rather than a market to invest more in. The Honda is built in Alabama BECAUSE our previous automotive manufacturing policy was effective. Doing a rug-pull on the companies that play ball is dumb as all get out.
  God, I'm getting mad about it. Excuse me. I'm a hot-head on trade policy I guess.
- Pshaw! I'm sure it's completely coincidental!
  /s just in case
  
  WHATEVER DO YOU MEAN, SIR! I AM OUTRAGED BY THE SHEER IMPLICATION! HE WOULD NEVER!
  Caps as stand-in for Victorian levels of indignation

I don't agree with damaging other people's property without knowing their situation...
...but the dealerships? Let them burn.
- I mean i do if they purchased it from a known fascist after he became a known fascist. That makes every cybertruck a valid target. Enablers beware.

If tariffs are good and Tesla is best why no tariff on Tesla? Orange man explain!

Set them on fire!

8 comments