Tesla suspends importing Cybercab, Semi parts from China as Trump tariff war wages on: report

Core Insights - Tesla has halted imports of car parts from China due to the trade war, impacting plans for the Cybercab and Semi electric truck [1][4] - The Trump administration imposed tariffs of 145% on Chinese imports, leading to a 125% retaliatory tax from Beijing [2] - The Cybercab is expected to enter mass production in 2026, with initial production planned for October [4][5] - Tesla shares fell nearly 2% following the news of the import suspension [5] - Tesla's operations in China are significant, and the company relies on Chinese components despite building all vehicles in the US [6] - Supply chain difficulties may hinder Tesla's goals for fully autonomous vehicles and its taxi fleet plans [9] - Tesla faces increasing competition from BYD, a Chinese electric car brand that has surpassed Tesla in global sales [9]