Elon Musk says China wants assurances that the rare-earth magnets needed to build Optimus won't be used for "military ...

China’s halt this month on exports of magnets containing heavy rare earth metals has affected Tesla’s plans to manufacture ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday that China’s decision to block the exports of rare earth magnets in response to President ...

Elon Musk steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on March 22, 2025.

President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs provoked Beijing into demonstrating one of its key points of leverage.

Tesla's plans to produce thousands of Optimus robots this year face disruption due to China's rare earth export restrictions, ...

China's recent export curbs on rare earth magnets have thrown a wrench into Tesla's ambitious plans for its Optimus humanoid ...

Elon Musk confidently declared Tesla's unmatched position in humanoid robotics, singling out Optimus as a leader. While ...

Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, which it says is designed for taking over household chores, has recently hit a production ...

“With respect to humanoid robots, I don’t think there’s any company in any country that can match Tesla,” Musk said in an ...

While financial analysts following the company have noted that potential buyers probably held back while waiting for the ...

Tesla execs said new cars launching this year will just be more affordable derivatives of existing cars, dashing investor ...