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Tesla stock slid Aug. 24 with Detroit as Trump set 50% Canada auto tariffs for Jan. 1, 2027. China recalls ~2.98 million Teslas over door handles. Vegas robotaxi clearance and the Sept. 3 Cybercab event still frame the autonomy trade.
Canada tariffs entered a new phase Aug. 24: Trump vowed 50% duties on Canadian autos, parts, and steel starting Jan. 1, 2027 after talks collapsed. US 50% tariffs on $20B in goods took effect Aug. 22. Ottawa retaliates Sept. 8.
Trump paused 50% Canada tariffs less than two hours before the Aug. 19 deadline, citing a near-complete trade deal. About $20 billion in imports get a three-day reprieve until Aug. 21. Auto tariff levels remain the main sticking point.