NEW YORK >> Wall Street’s stock indexes ended lower today in choppy trade as a slump in Tesla shares offset news of progress in tariff talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Shares of electric car-maker Tesla dropped more than 14% in heavy trading as the public feud between CEO Elon Musk and Trump intensified. The stock has fallen four out of the last five sessions. The company lost about $150 billion in value after Trump and Musk began their verbal war.

Musk has stepped up criticism of the president’s massive tax legislation in recent days, while Trump alleged Musk was upset because the bill takes away tax benefits for electric vehicle purchases.

“The fallout for Tesla stock is self-evident,” said Mark Spiegel, portfolio manager at Stanphyl Capital.

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