Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used

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,
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.
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Elon Musk could suffer major setback as Tesla faces rejection from China for self-driving licence
Elon Musk could face a potential delay in securing Chinese approval for Tesla's autonomous driving technology amid escalating ...