Tesla Inc. said it’s vulnerable to potential retaliatory moves by other countries as a trade war escalates in the wake of President Donald Trump’s moves to impose tariffs on a wide range of imports.The electric-car maker warned the administration in a letter this week that any such actions could drive up manufacturing costs and make its vehicles less competitive in international markets.

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Tesla has joined the ranks of U.S. companies concerned that Trump's aggressive tariff policies may negatively affect global sales.