Tesla has stopped accepting new orders in China for two car models that it imports from a factory in the United States, after the Chinese government imposed steep tariffs on American imports.

       On Friday, Tesla’s website in China removed the “order” button from the Model S sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle. Customers still have the option of buying one of those models, produced at its Fremont, Calif., factory, if the company has existing inventory.

       Tesla did not explain why customers could no longer order those models, but the change came a day after China raised its import tariffs on U.S. goods to match the level of President Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs at the time.

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