I'll continue to advocate for lower tariffs rather than higher tariffs, but that's all I can do,” Musk said about Trump’s tariffs.

The electric vehicle Goliath has suffered a series of blows that have derailed its stock price, frustrated investors, and looted hundreds of billions of dollars off CEO Elon Musk's net worth. Much of the damage has arguably been self-inflicted.

Tesla’s stock is rising as investors cheer Musk’s renewed focus on the company. But there are various challenges ahead, including tariffs, an evolving EV market and a history of delays on new products.