New Brunswick looks at selling government-owned Teslas in response to Trump tariffs
- New Brunswick plans to sell its 11 Teslas due to U.S. tariffs and the CEO's role in the Trump administration, according to Premier Susan Holt.
- The vehicles were purchased pre-owned for about $82,000 each and are currently unused, as stated by New Brunswick's Transportation Department.
- The sale will occur via public auction, and a report indicated Tesla's global sales decreased by 1.1% last year, the first drop in over a decade.
- Consultant Werner Antweiler noted that the 'Tesla halo effect' is fading due to competition and the CEO's tarnished image.
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In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas
The New Brunswick government says it plans to sell the 11 Teslas it owns, in response to United States tariffs and the prominent role that the carmaker’s CEO plays in the Donald Trump administration.

In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking to sell government-owned Teslas
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says it plans to sell the 11 Teslas it owns, in response to United States tariffs and the prominent role that the carmaker's CEO plays in the Donald Trump administration.
New Brunswick looks at selling government-owned Teslas in response to Trump tariffs
Premier Susan Holt told reporters last week the government had started looking into what price it could get for the vehicles, adding that the Teslas were sitting in a parking lot and not being used
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