Turkey's Tesla sales soar
Tesla car sales in Turkey soared in August, with the US electric vehicle maker reaching the No. 2 spot for new car purchases ahead of legacy European and Japanese rivals.
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This week, we look at why Tesla has finally found its footing in Turkey. Next door, Syria announced on Monday it had exported its first oil in 14 years, following the lifting of Western sanctions. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates is set to become a founding member of a new trade bloc of small nations reportedly formed in response the high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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