Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip
It seems that China may be betting on exactly that, especially as Tesla waits for the Chinese government to approve the use of its Full Self-Driving software on Chinese roads. Welcome back to Critical Materials,
Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
Chinese authorities are contemplating using the approval of Tesla’s autonomous-driving licence as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with Trump, said two of the people with knowledge of the delay, adding that this was the main reason for the hold-up in granting the permit.
China May Delay Tesla Full Self-Driving Approval; New Model Y Deliveries To Start
China reportedly may use Tesla FSD approval as a bargaining chip amid President Trump's trade war. Tesla will start Model Y deliveries in China this month.
Tesla's FSD approval in China could be used for bargaining amid trade tensions - report
Tesla (TSLA) braces for potential delays in obtaining the necessary approval for its Full Self-Driving ((FSD)) technology in China, primarily due to escalating Sino-American trade tensions.
Tesla's China Nightmare: Trade War, Data Blockade, and a FSD Gamble on the Brink
Beijing just put Tesla's self-driving dreams on ice--now Musk is stuck in a geopolitical war he can't control.
Approval for Tesla’s (TSLA) FSD Tech in China May Be Delayed amid Trade War
Electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA) could see the approval for its autonomous driving technology, known as “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), delayed
China Looks to Use Tesla FSD Rollout as Leverage in Trade Negotiations
Elon Musk has bet Tesla's future on autonomy, and China sees that as a point of leverage in negotiations over tariffs.
Could Musk’s ties to President Trump be delaying Tesla’s FSD approval in China?
Tesla is facing potential delays in securing regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China, as the company gets caught in the escalating US-China trade war. Despite earlier indications that approval could come in Q2 2025,
Elon Musk admits Teslas will need new hardware for FSD
Musk insisted for years that Teslas have all the hardware needed already.
Tesla’s Dojo, a timeline
Elon Musk doesn’t want Tesla to be just an automaker. He wants Tesla to be an AI company, one that’s figured out how to make ...
China pushes back on Tesla expansion as trade tensions mount
Chinese authorities are said to be weighing up using much-needed approval for Tesla’s autonomous driving as a bargaining chip ...