5 h. ago Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot hit by China’s rare earth export controls

CEO Elon Musk said ‘China wants some assurances’ that the magnets Tesla is trying to buy will not be used for military purposes.

Events

6 h. ago After 3 months of Doge chaos in US, Elon Musk’s political rocket ship may be losing steam

With Tesla’s profit and Musk’s government overhaul savings target shrinking, the billionaire is reducing his role in Trump’s cabinet.

Events

9 h. ago Dow Jones Futures Jump On Trump's China, Powell Comments; Elon Musk Bullish As Tesla Earnings Tumble

Dow Jones Futures Jump On Trump's China, Powell Comments; Elon Musk Bullish As Tesla Earnings Tumble  Investor's Business Daily

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11 h. ago Elon Musk to cut back work with Trump and Doge after Tesla sales skid

The billionaire CEO’s political actions as a close adviser to the US president have damaged the brand and caused blowback.

Politics

36 h. ago Harvard University sues Trump over US federal funding cut threats

Trump has sought to bring several universities to heel over claims they tolerated antisemitism by threatening budgets and tax-exempt status.

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36 h. ago Harvard University sues Trump over threats to cut US$2.2 billion in federal funding

Trump has sought to bring several universities to heel over claims they tolerated antisemitism by threatening budgets and tax-exempt status.

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63 h. ago Trump to gut US diplomacy in Africa, cut global soft power, according to draft order

‘Non-essential embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa shall be closed’ and remaining missions to be consolidated, draft order says.

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4 d. ago Tesla can’t make Optimus robot for US$20,000 without China, humanoid experts say

As US-China trade war tariffs bite, mass production of Tesla’s Optimus ‘likely to be put on hold’, threatening Elon Musk’s plans, according to Chinese industry insiders.

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5 d. ago Trump is creating distance between Elon Musk and the White Houses’ China policy

Trump is creating distance between Elon Musk and the White Houses’ China policy  Fortune

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6 d. ago Elon Musk offered Ashley St. Clair US$15 million to keep newborn son a secret: report

The influencer declined the proposal, saying that it would make her child feel ‘illegitimate’.

Society

6 d. ago 'China’s Elon Musk' uses just two numbers to demonstrate why his country’s auto industry is now outcompeting the U.S. and Europe

'China’s Elon Musk' uses just two numbers to demonstrate why his country’s auto industry is now outcompeting the U.S. and Europe  Fortune

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1 week ago Trump tariffs: Chinese chip firms shrug off trade war, as US already cut them off

Chipmakers and analysts anticipate benefits to China’s chip supply chain from the fresh US tariffs, including for equipment and components.

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1 week ago China to cut number of US films shown in country in response to Trump tariffs

The China Film Administration said the ‘excessive’ levies were likely to reduce favourable views of American movies in the country.

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1 week ago Breaking | China to cut number of US films shown in country in response to Trump tariffs

Breaking | China to cut number of US films shown in country in response to Trump tariffs  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Trump tariffs: China to cut number of US films screened as Hollywood becomes a target

The China Film Administration said the ‘excessive’ levies were likely to reduce favourable views of American movies in the country.

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2 w. ago Elon Musk brands Trump adviser Peter Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ over tariffs

The dispute within the ranks of Trump aides comes as firms, nations, and trade groups express frustration over uncertainty in negotiating a reduction to tariffs.

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2 w. ago Elon Musk calls Trump adviser Peter Navarro ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ over tariffs

The dispute within the ranks of Trump aides comes as firms, nations, and trade groups express frustration over uncertainty in negotiating a reduction to tariffs.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump tariffs: Elon Musk calls Peter Navarro 'dumber than a sack of bricks'

Trump tariffs: Elon Musk calls Peter Navarro 'dumber than a sack of bricks'  CNBC

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2 w. ago Musk urged Trump to reverse new tariffs, as Tesla shares drop, Washington Post reports

Elon Musk’s tariff plea to Trump failed, reports say. As Tesla shares plummet, economists warn of recession risks from the new US import duties.

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2 w. ago Elon Musk’s brother jabs at Trump’s tariffs: ‘we’re not as good at making all things’

Kimbal Musk said the US president’s policy could lead to a cycle of less consumption and less jobs.

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