What Elon Musk Has Said About China-Billionaire’s Business Ties to US Rival

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Elon Musk’s ties to China have come under scrutiny during his tenure working in President Donald Trump’s administration. Newsweek reached out to Musk via Tesla’s press email for comment. Why It Matters Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is an influential player in Trump’s second presidency who could shape U.S. policy on a variety of issues including foreign policy. Critics say, however, that his business interests as the CEO of Tesla could pose a conflict of interest for the…