U.S. Lawmakers Warn of Musk's Potential Influence on China Policy

Elon Musk's alignment with President Trump has raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding his substantial business interests in China and potential influence over U.S. policy. Bipartisan leaders from the House select committee on China warned that Beijing may attempt to leverage Musk to sway U.S. governmental decisions, particularly given his close advisory role to Trump and significant commercial operations in China, including Tesla. Lawmakers emphasized the necessity for vigilance to ensure Musk's engagements do not compromise U.S. policy towards China, although they acknowledged the lack of concrete evidence of direct influence by Musk on policy-making. The situation underscores the complexities of U.S.-China relations amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and Trump's administration's focus on tariffs and investment restrictions. Responses from Musk, the White House, and China's embassy remain pending, leaving questions about the implications of Musk's dual roles as a business leader and political advisor. Overall, as Musk takes on a prominent role within Trump’s administration, the intersection of his business interests and political influence continues to draw scrutiny.