Tesla is sounding the alarms as Trump’s tariffs threaten the future of electric vehicles in America. You heard that right! The electric car giant basically just wrote a letter from the edge of a cliff to the United States Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that these trade wars are not only hurting their bottom line, but could also lead to job losses for the over 70,000 employees who power America’s charge toward sustainability.

It seems our favorite car mogul, Elon Musk, isn’t just pals with Donald Trump; he’s also slightly miffed with his supposed ally. In an unsigned note (but like, what’s he trying to hide?) to the USTR, Tesla laid it all out: if the tariffs continue, it could mean higher costs for making EVs local to the U.S., which is the last thing anyone wants when a loyalty to the planet is on the line.

Tesla’s letter encourages the USTR to consider the downstream impacts of trade decisions. Because if your supply chain is strangled by tariffs, you might find yourself with busted workshops. It could also disrupt the delicate ecosystem of auto manufacturing, a place where innovation is supposed to thrive, not flop into the annoying abyss of red tape.

Besides, with tariffs already causing a ruckus, like the recent 25% ones on imports from Canada and Mexico aimed directly at auto parts, which Tesla relies on, things are looking shaky. Those costs are bound to trickle down, leading to price hikes for consumers and fewer options on dealership lots. Like we need more reasons to dread car shopping!

And get this, while Tesla wasn’t the only one ruffling feathers, lots of other automakers chimed in, pointing out that a sudden imposition of tariffs could lead to production shutdowns and potential layoffs. It turns out that shifting supply chains is not like moving your mattress to a new apartment; it takes time and resources.

At its core, Tesla’s message is clear: Better think twice about hastily thrown tariffs, or else this trade war might land us all in a far worse place, like a future where electric vehicles are less affordable and less accessible. As for the existential question, how long can Musk keep cozy with Trump while simultaneously throwing shade at these policies? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, this ride could get a lot bouncier before it gets any smoother!