US Lawmakers Warn of Potential Chinese Influence on Trump Through Elon Musk
- U.S. lawmakers, John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi, warned that Beijing might use Elon Musk to influence U.S. policies, urging Washington to counter this potential effort.
- Musk's business interests in China, particularly Tesla, and his close ties to President Donald Trump make him attractive for Beijing, as stated by Krishnamoorthi.
- The White House asserted that Musk has no decision-making authority regarding U.S. foreign policy, despite lawmakers' concerns about his influence.
- China's Washington embassy welcomed 'mutually beneficial cooperation' with U.S. businesses, emphasizing an interest in deepening economic ties.
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The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives’ select committee on China warned on Tuesday that Beijing may try to exert leverage with Elon Musk in a bid to win more favorable U.S. policies, and Washington must counter any such effort.
US lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives' select committee on China warned on Tuesday that Beijing may try to exert leverage with Elon Musk in a bid to win favorable U.S. policies, and that Washington must counter any such effort.
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