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In a transactional economy where imports are scrutinized, Musk stated that Tesla vehicles rank as the most American-made cars, a claim supported by verified data from CNN. The emphasis on local production resonates strongly, especially as the desire for domestic manufacturing surges in response to economic tensions and trade policies.
Despite criticisms stating that Tesla merely assembles cars using foreign parts, both Musk and analysts argue that this perspective overlooks the brand's substantial domestic contributions. They stress that Tesla's factories—such as those in Sparks, Nevada, and Texas—are intricate hubs of robust manufacturing activity, producing core components that define the brand’s innovative electric vehicles.