Tesla Asked USTR to Weigh U.S. Makers' Supply Chains as Vietnam Tariff Deadline Nears
Tesla is among the companies lobbying Washington over a U.S. trade investigation into Vietnam. In a July 2 filing, it asked the U.S. Trade Representative to «take into account the supply chain needs of American manufacturers». The probe's deadline for action is Nov. 29.
By the Tesla News Wire staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 2 min read
Tesla has joined the companies asking Washington to go easy on Vietnam as a U.S. trade investigation nears its deadline. Automotive World and Business Standard both report that Tesla submitted a comment to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
What Tesla asked for
In its July 2 filing, Tesla asked USTR to «take into account the supply chain needs of American manufacturers» when deciding what action to take. The filing doesn't say which Vietnamese parts Tesla buys.
What is at stake
The investigation has a Nov. 29 deadline for action.
Vietnamese goods already face a 12.5% general U.S. tariff, according to the reports.
Vietnam's exports to the U.S. rose 42% from January to August.
Samsung, another company that pushed back, has invested about $25 billion in Vietnam.
Tesla's own Vietnam plans
Automotive World reports that Tesla Motors Vietnam LLC was registered in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 11 to import and sell cars. Since then, a company recruiter has said Tesla is «officially coming», and five roles have been advertised. Tesla hasn't announced a launch date or what it will sell there.
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