China Looks to Use Tesla FSD Rollout

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.
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
Protests erupt at Tesla dealers as China holds FSD hostage in tariff war
Protests against CEO Elon Musk overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America's most powerful immigrant grow louder.
Tesla braces for delay to China licence as Trump trade tensions mount
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
Tesla is girding itself for a possible delay in Chinese approval of its Full Self-Driving technology, amid the latest U.S.-China trade war, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing sources. That could leave Tesla at a disadvantage as China rivals such as BYD make similar systems standard.
Tesla's FSD approval in China could be used for bargaining amid trade tensions - report
Tesla (NASDAQ: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. The Chinese authorities could use the approval as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with Trump,
Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in China, but now a new report claims that Chinese authorities are considering using it as a bargaining chip in the ongoing trade war with the US. Last year, there were reports that Tesla was getting close to a deal with China to bring its FSD system into the market,
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 ...
Takeaways: Tesla has sued Chinese customers and journalists — and won almost every time
It’s not common for automakers – in China or elsewhere -- to sue their own customers. But Tesla has done so successfully in ...
Tesla begins mass production of revamped Model Y in Shanghai factory
U.S. automaker Tesla said on Tuesday it has started mass production of the revamped version of its Model Y in its Shanghai ...
Transcript: China pumps the brakes on Tesla’s autonomous cars
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Tesla is suing critics and customers in China alike—and can count on its ties to the regime to tip the scales in its favor
The EV manufacturer is victorious in court in almost every case thanks to a justice system that acts as the long arm of the ...
Is Tesla's EV reign over?
Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD is closing in fast, making the race for the world’s top EV manufacturer tighter than ever.
Tesla Has A Popularity Issue
Tesla faces significant risks in 2025, including declining sales in Europe and China, and potential U.S. market challenges ...
A woman in China sued Tesla after complaining of faulty brakes — now she’s paying Tesla $23K
A report claims that Tesla has sued "at least" six car owners in China over the past four years after complaining about ...