China May Delay Tesla Full Self-Driving Approval

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,
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
Tesla opens Megapack battery factory in China amid nascent trade war
The opening of the $200 million Megapack battery plant in Shanghai highlights Elon Musk’s unusual position as Tesla CEO and Trump administration adviser.
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.
Tesla May Get Caught Up in U.S.-China Trade Tensions. It’s Not Good for the Stock.
Elon Musk’s close relationship with President Donald Trump was supposed to be a good thing for the electric vehicle maker, but it could be used as leverage in the trade war between the U.S. and China.
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