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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has suspended plans to ship Cybercab and Semi truck components from China to the U.S. due to a sharp increase in tariffs, according to a source familiar with the matter. The move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, up from an initial 34%, escalating trade tensions and impacting Tesla’s supply chain strategy.
Originally, Tesla was prepared to absorb the initial tariff hike, but the latest surge in duties rendered the shipments financially unsustainable. This development jeopardizes Tesla’s timeline to begin Cybercab trial production in Texas and Semi truck output in Nevada later this year, with full-scale manufacturing set for 2026.
The Cybercab, envisioned as a fully autonomous robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals, is expected to cost under $30,000. Tesla has been seeking regulatory approvals for a commercial robotaxi service and showcased the Cybercab prototype in October. Meanwhile, the Semi truck project targets major clients such as Pepsi, with mass deliveries also slated for 2026.
The disruption highlights the unintended consequences of protectionist trade policies, especially for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a vocal advocate for free trade. Musk recently appealed to Trump to reconsider the sweeping tariffs, emphasizing global supply chain interdependence.
In response to U.S. tariff hikes, China imposed a retaliatory 125% tariff on American goods, prompting Tesla to stop taking orders for its Model S and Model X in the Chinese market. According to S&P, the U.S. has accounted for 15%-20% of China’s auto parts export value in recent years.
Tesla has not publicly commented on the matter, and the duration of the shipment suspension remains uncertain.
