Tesla Faces Subsidy Cliff and Political Backlash as Musk-Trump Rift Escalates

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Tesla Faces Subsidy Cliff and Political Backlash as Musk-Trump Rift Escalates

Last week, I posted a fundamental . The analysis highlighted the company’s competitive and financial strengths with the monthly chart, which indicated bullish continuation for the stock. NVDA subsequently climbed +4.8% during the week. The potential short-term hiccup was postponed since the central weekly level of $137.2, mentioned as a condition for bullish continuation, was recovered.

As also noted last Saturday, the bullish target in that scenario would be $141.4; the stock closed at $141.7 on Friday. The analysis proved remarkably precise. The Support and Resistance levels for NVDA and over 40 other securities were updated last Friday. Access to the publications mentioned is available on my homepage.

That said, the fundamental analysis for NVDA highlighted how financially stronger the company is versus the other Magnificent Seven.

Today, we will study another Magnificent that was hammered on Thursday. The bearish reversal was not a surprise considering the weekly shooting star at a resistance zone anticipated to subscribers. Let’s study the fundamental context and the technical implications.

Tesla (NASDAQ:) shares plummeted more than 14% on Thursday, June 5, as a public confrontation between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle market. The social media spat has introduced unprecedented political risk for the world’s most valuable automaker.

The confrontation erupted when Musk publicly criticized a U.S. spending bill backed by the Trump administration. The legislation contains a provision that would accelerate the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles, moving the deadline from 2032 to the end of 2025, a seven-year acceleration that could significantly impact EV adoption.

Trump responded swiftly to Musk’s criticism, threatening to cancel all government contracts and subsidies benefiting Musk’s business empire. While SpaceX would bear the brunt of such action, Tesla faces its own vulnerabilities, particularly the potential loss of its lucrative regulatory emissions credit sales to other automakers.

The market reaction was swift and brutal (and consistent with a shooting star analyzed last weekend), erasing over $150 billion from Tesla’s market capitalization in a single trading session, a record daily loss. The stock partially recovered during Friday’s session, though uncertainty remains elevated.

Subsidy Cliff Creates Near-Term Challenges

The potential early elimination of the $7,500 EV tax credit poses immediate concerns for Tesla’s sales trajectory. All Tesla vehicles currently qualify for this incentive, and its removal would effectively increase consumer prices, likely dampening demand across the EV sector in 2026. This pattern mirrors what occurred in international markets following similar subsidy removals, where EV sales experienced notable declines.

Political Risk Reaches Critical Mass: Trump’s threats to terminate government contracts have injected unprecedented uncertainty into Musk’s business operations. While SpaceX faces the most direct exposure through its multi-billion-dollar government contracts, the broader political rhetoric elevates risk across all Musk enterprises. For Tesla specifically, the potential loss of emissions credit sales—a significant revenue stream—could directly impact profitability.

Fundamental EV Trends Remain Intact

While government incentives influence short-term demand patterns, the long-term shift toward electric vehicles depends on more fundamental market forces. Industry analysts emphasize that achieving cost parity with internal combustion engines and expanding fast-charging infrastructure remain the primary drivers of mass EV adoption, rather than temporary government support.

Technology Leadership Under Scrutiny

Beyond the immediate political turbulence, Tesla’s competitive advantage continues to rest on its technological capabilities. The company’s autonomous driving software development represents a potentially game-changing differentiator that could reshape consumer preferences and unlock new revenue opportunities, including a future robotaxi network.

Brand Risk and Competitive Pressures Mount

The public feud underscores a persistent concern among Tesla investors: the risk that Musk’s political activities could alienate potential customers in key demographics. Simultaneously, Tesla confronts intensifying competition from established automakers and emerging EV companies, all of whom are investing heavily in electric vehicle technology. This competitive pressure threatens to erode Tesla’s market share and compress profit margins over time.

Looking Forward

The Musk-Trump confrontation has created significant near-term volatility while exposing Tesla to heightened political risks that were previously theoretical. The potential early elimination of federal EV tax credits could materially impact delivery volumes in 2026, creating a challenging transition ******* for the company.

However, Tesla’s long-term investment thesis remains anchored in its ability to maintain technological leadership, achieve manufacturing cost advantages, and successfully compete in an increasingly crowded marketplace. The company’s valuation will ultimately depend less on political winds and more on its execution of core business fundamentals in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.

Technical View

The gap between shelves accelerates any move. Remaining below $307.9 suggests a bearish continuation for TSLA, with an immediate target at $260.4. However, a recovery of this key level could lead to a bullish reversal targeting $328.4, the central monthly level that must be recovered to switch bearish momentum at least to promising consolidation.

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The Monthly chart suggests bullish continuation, something that is in serious doubt, but it’s worth noting that no top has been marked by a candle like the one seen on May.

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