Tesla's stock surged 16.31% in 5 days amidst tariffs targeting vehicle imports, benefiting from its domestic production in California and Texas.
Protests against Tesla intensified after controversial decisions by the Department of Government Efficiency, including budget cuts and federal worker layoffs.
A global boycott and an arson incident in Las Vegas further compounded challenges for Tesla, despite its domestic production advantage providing temporary market relief.
While other car manufacturers saw their stocks decline due to new tariffs, Tesla's stock rose as it has domestic production facilities which allow them to build and sell vehicles within the United States.