U.S. President Donald Trump has said that if Tesla were to build a factory in India to circumvent that country's tariffs, it would be "unfair" to the U.S., in an interview with Fox News which aired on Tuesday.

The U.S. President does not support Tesla building cars in India, the world's third-largest car market. Foreign brands, however, only compete for about a third of overall demand—and total EV sales are vestigial, growing to just 100,000 vehicles last year.

Tesla is in the spotlight amid speculation about its manufacturing plans in India. While states race to woo the electric car giant, Elon Musk stays silent.

Recent media reports indicate that Tesla has been in discussions with Andhra Pradesh, which is offering pre-acquired land in multiple locations. The stat

Donald Trump is irked by Elon Musk’s plans to build a Tesla factory in India, a disappointment that comes just days after the company began hiring staff in the country. This move signals growing anticipation for Tesla's potential entry into the Indian market.

Tesla is ramping up its India expansion with plans for showrooms in Mumbai and New Delhi, along with a new recruitment drive. But former U.S. President Donald Trump has called Tesla's potential factory in India "unfair" to the United States,