In the artificial intelligence world, the spotlight will be shifting to France next week as the world awaits the US and China to find common ground over the safe development of artificial

Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. While there’s undoubtedly some of that going on, it’s not the only factor.

January sales plunged 63% in France, the second biggest market in the European Union for electric vehicles (EVs).Maximize Your

Tesla ( TSLA 2.22%) shares initially shrugged off a weak earnings report before the stock got caught in the trade-war sell-off. The electric vehicle (EV) maker had a tough year in 2024, although Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk continues to be very upbeat about the future.

Shares of electronic-vehicle maker Tesla fell more than those of GM and Ford, despite less exposure to impacts from potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico.