On 14 March 2025, over 350 people demonstrated outside of the Tesla service center in Manlius (New York) to demonstrate against Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Trump administration. Some protesters also supported DEI programs.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, approximately 350 people conducted a peaceful protest against Elon Musk and the Trump administration at a Tesla service center in Manlius, New York. The low-level peaceful demonstration did not cause immediate supply-chain disruptions, but potential impacts on electric vehicle and energy storage facility operations remain a concern.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Electric vehicle service network: Possible temporary constraints on Tesla service center operations, risk of delays in vehicle maintenance and parts supply operations
• Electric vehicle battery supply chain: Need to review procurement strategies for key battery raw materials such as lithium and nickel due to concerns over Musk-related policy changes
• Semiconductors and advanced manufacturing: Indirect impact that government policy changes (DOGE-related) may have on technology companies' manufacturing and supply-chain investment decisions
• Regional logistics network: Minor short-term impact on transportation and delivery services within the northern New York region

3. Watch points

• Additional protest spread: Whether similar protests occur at other regional Tesla facilities or Musk-related corporate facilities
• Policy change signals: Specific trends in how DOGE and Trump administration policies will affect electric vehicle and clean energy industry support measures
• Corporate response strategies: Business continuity plans and supply-chain diversification movements by Tesla and related companies