Trump, Donald J

States Sue Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze for EV Charging

A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.

Demand for the U.S. automaker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.

Demand for the U.S. auto maker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.

Ford Motor also reported a sharp drop in profits in the first three months of the year.

Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.

Republicans, joined by a handful of Democrats, voted to eliminate California’s electric vehicle policy, which had been adopted by 11 other states.

Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.

Trump’s approach risks leaving U.S. automakers isolated and incapable of competing on their own merits as foreign companies bolt ahead.

Donald Trump has set a new standard for egregious and potentially illegal behavior.

The 25 percent levies threaten automakers that are navigating Brexit, a shift to electric vehicles and other obstacles.