(Reuters) - CEO Elon Musk pledged Tesla would return to growth this year after the company posted its first-ever sales decline in 2024. But the odds look stacked against him. Relentless protests in many countries against the billionaire's involvement in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and far-right politics in Europe have tarnished the image of the once-leading electric vehicle brand....

TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday, following sharp overnight losses on Wall Street, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked fears of a potential global economic recession. As of 0010 GMT, the Nikkei index was down 1.7% at 34,148.58, while the broader Topix fell nearly 2% to 2,518.39. Wall Street benchmarks...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mexico's cool-headed approach to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff offensive has paid off in preferential treatment in his sweeping tariff announcement this week and a close working relationship with his trade team, Mexico's deputy economy secretary told Reuters on Thursday. Luis Rosendo Gutierrez, undersecretary for international trade, said in an interview that Mexican officials will meet next...

(Reuters) - Nissan Motor ( NSANF ) said on Thursday it will halt new orders of two Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs for the U.S. market after new auto tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump took effect. Nissan ( NSANF ) also said as a result it will maintain two shifts of production of the Rogue SUV at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant...