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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Bernard Condon

Tesla stock plunges as Musk's feud with Trump over GOP tax bill spooks investors

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Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker are falling sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company.

Tesla plunged more than 10% in the afternoon as a disagreement over the U.S. president's budget bill turned nasty. After Musk said that Trump wouldn't haven't gotten elected without his help, Trump implied that he may turn the federal government against his company.

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