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Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi truck. Tesla also plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service. Global deliveries in 2024 were a little below 1.8 million vehicles. The company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties including utilities and solar panels and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network.

Former DOGE advisor and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) investor James Fishback says that Elon Musk's decision to found a political party undermines investor confidence in the EV giant.
What Happened: "My investment firm has decided to postpone next week&#8217;s public listing of our Azoria Tesla Convexity ETF," Fishback said in a post on social media platform X on Sunday.
The investor says that Musk's decision to found a political party creates a "conflict with his full-time responsibilities as CEO of Tesla." He also said that the endeavor takes Musk's focus away from Tesla's employees as well as the investors.
He hailed the EV giant as the "most compelling investment" in AI with Optimus humanoid robots, Full Self-Driving and Robotaxi. He also said Musk's decision to leave DOGE and focus back on Tesla "renewed shareholder confidence."
"Unlike his work with SpaceX or xAI, which complement Tesla's R&amp;D efforts in AI, automation, and engineering, a political party not only fails to complement Tesla's mission—it actively undermines it," Fishback said. 
He also shared a picture of a letter he wrote to the Chair of Tesla's Board of Directors, Robyn Denholm, encouraging a meeting of the board members in regards to Musk's obligations to Tesla.
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&mdash; James Fishback (@j_fishback) <a href="https://twitter.com/j_fishback/status/1941694303278870923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The comments come in as Musk's decision has invited criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called the America Party <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46266957/trump-calls-america-party-a-train-wreck-blasts-elon-musk-for-going-completely-off-the-rails-president-says-system-not-designed-for-a-third-player">a "train wreck"</a> in a post on Truth Social, which Trump owns.
Musk has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267326/elon-musks-america-party-is-a-move-in-the-opposite-direction-says-dan-ives-analyst-gary-black-says-difficult-to-predict-impact-on-tesla-brand-short-term">been criticized by experts</a> like Wedbush Securities' analyst Dan Ives, who said Musk's decision was a "move in the opposite direction" for Tesla. Tesla's stock also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46267743/tesla-shares-fall-over-5-in-overnight-trading-as-elon-musk-jumps-back-into-politics">fell over 5%</a> during overnight trading following the row.
However, amidst this, Musk has rubbished reports of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267705/elon-musk-says-america-first-filing-false-and-has-been-reported-to-the-election-commission">an official filing</a> with the Federal Election Commission under the name America First, with Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja identified as the Treasurer.
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Elon Musk's America Party Plans 'Conflict' With His Full-Time Responsibilities As Tesla CEO, Says Former DOGE Advisor

Elon Musk&#8216;s announcement of a new political party has led to the postponement of a&nbsp;Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) exchange-traded fund (ETF) launch by investment firm Azoria Partners.
What Happened: Azoria Partners, an investment firm, announced on Saturday that it would delay the launch of its Azoria Tesla Convexity ETF. This decision came after Musk, the CEO of Tesla, declared his intention to form a new U.S. political party, reported Reuters.
The Azoria Tesla Convexity ETF, initially planned to invest in Tesla&#8217;s shares and options, has been postponed. The delay followed CEO James Fishback&#8216;s public support for U.S. President Donald Trump and his criticism of the newly formed party on X, in response to Elon Musk&#8217;s announcement. He stated, &#8220;Elon left us with no other choice.&#8221;
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&mdash; James Fishback (@j_fishback) <a href="https://twitter.com/j_fishback/status/1941868513863319619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Fishback also called for a board meeting to evaluate whether Musk&#8217;s political ambitions align with his full-time obligations as Tesla&#8217;s CEO.
Later Fisher also posted on X that while Elon was a &#8216;world class operator&#8217; at Tesla and SpaceX, he was a failure at DOGE. &#8220;Any one who failed at the their only attempt at government reform should not be starting a political party founded on the promise of government reform,&#8221; wrote Fisher.
Musk announced after polling his followers on his social media platform X. The new party, named the America Party, was introduced to &#8220;give you back your freedom.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s announcement of the America Party has sparked mixed reactions among investors, analysts, and loyalists. This move has also had a direct impact on Tesla&#8217;s stock, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46267743/tesla-shares-fall-over-5-in-overnight-trading-as-elon-musk-jumps-back-into-politics">shares falling </a>more than 5% in overnight trading, currently trading at around $297.70.
Analysts such as&nbsp;Dan Ives&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gary Black&nbsp;have expressed differing opinions on the impact of Musk&#8217;s political move on the Tesla brand. Ives sees it as a move in the &#8220;opposite direction,&#8221; while Black finds it difficult to predict the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267326/elon-musks-america-party-is-a-move-in-the-opposite-direction-says-dan-ives-analyst-gary-black-says-difficult-to-predict-impact-on-tesla-brand-short-term">short-term impact</a>.
On a year to date basis, ETFs with global exposure to Tesla, such as iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/icln" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KARS#NYSE">KARS</a>) surged 19.22% and 8.16%, respectively.
Musk's public clash with Trump over a major policy bill raising the U.S. debt ceiling by $5 trillion may create headline risk for Tesla and related ETFs, as his political outbursts grow more intense.
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Musk's Political Ambition Derail Tesla ETF Launch By Azoria Partners: 'Elon Left Us With No Other Choice'

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) FSD or Full-Self Driving Technology once again finds itself in the spotlight as a Robotaxi, while on FSD, nearly drove into a parked vehicle in Austin, Texas.
What Happened: The incident took place when a Tesla Model Y drove into a parked vehicle as it tried to navigate its way out of the area after dropping off its passenger, a video posted by YouTuber Dirty Tesla showcased <a href="https://youtu.be/N2l2KcwBXZ8?si=qUN8bwT1tHAorgOk&amp;t=292">on</a> Friday.
The vehicle did not cause serious injury or damage as the safety driver placed within the Robotaxi intervened just as the car was about to hit the parked vehicle, the YouTuber said.
Why It Matters: The news comes as Tesla has been under scrutiny for its FSD tech by the NHTSA, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46067027/tesla-robotaxi-faces-nhtsa-scrutiny-over-traffic-violations-during-austin-launch">possible traffic violations</a>.
Experts like Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber have also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46267553/elon-musks-tesla-must-embrace-lidar-to-scale-fsd-says-ross-gerber">criticized the FSD tech</a> for its use of cameras instead of more advanced components like LiDAR, which autonomous taxi rival Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo uses.
Tesla shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46267743/tesla-shares-fall-over-5-in-overnight-trading-as-elon-musk-jumps-back-into-politics">fell 5% overnight</a> as CEO Elon Musk found a new political party amid the billionaire's feud with U.S. President Donald Trump over the latter's tax policies.
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Tech Under Fire Again After Robotaxi Nearly Hits Parked Vehicle: Report

As Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk continues to slam Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," the All-In Podcast panelists, including David Friedberg and Chamath Palihapitiya, caution that escalating tensions between MAGA and Silicon Valley could destabilize both political and technological progress.
What Happened: On the July 4 episode of the All-In Podcast, the panel dissected the growing rift between Musk and Trump, sparked by the Tesla CEO&#8217;s criticism of the tax and spending package that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45536595/big-beautiful-bill-will-explode-the-deficit-and-make-the-rich-richer-congressional-budget-office-estimates-4-income-fall-for-lowest-decile-of-americans-by-2033">adds $3.8 trillion to the deficit</a>.
Friedberg, who was one of the early Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) executives, defended Musk's frustration, saying, "We are in a debt-death spiral and they [critics of the bill] are absolutely correct. So I don&#8217;t think that Elon is off the reservation when he makes those comments."
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He spoke about the importance of government efficiency reforms Musk once pushed through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), noting, "Elon's right with respect to the spending."
Friedberg warned, however, that mutual dependence between MAGA and tech is crucial. "I don't think MAGA can exist successfully without tech alignment. I don't think tech can exist without MAGA."
"I don&#8217;t think that these two can exist in isolation and in conflict with one another," he stated.
Chamath Palihapitiya downplayed the feud, suggesting the alliance would hold. "I think the reality is that when push comes to shove, I think that they agree on more things and they probably disagree."
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Why It's Important: On Saturday, Musk announced on X, "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom." The tech mogul also criticized the big beautiful bill's fiscal consequences, arguing that the U.S. had become "a one-party system, not a democracy."
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46266957/trump-calls-america-party-a-train-wreck-blasts-elon-musk-for-going-completely-off-the-rails-president-says-system-not-designed-for-a-third-player">Trump fired back on</a> Truth Social, ridiculing the idea of a Musk-led third party, calling it a "train wreck." The President said that the system isn't built for third parties and they only bring "Disruption &amp; Chaos."
Musk was one of Trump's largest donors for the 2024 campaign and had headed DOGE before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45708460/elon-musks-175-billion-in-doge-cut-falls-far-short-of-the-billionaires-goal-expect-to-achieve-over-time-the-trillion-dollars-of-savings-says-tesla-ceo">stepping down in May</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate that TSLA continues to show a strong upward trend in the short, medium and long term. While its growth ranking is solid, its value score is relatively weaker. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">More detailed performance insights are available here</a>.
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As Elon Musk's Rift With Donald Trump Deepens, Former Google Executive Says MAGA And Tech World Can't Thrive Without Each Other

Shares of Elon Musk-led EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) declined in overnight trading amid the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46216023/after-trump-warns-elon-musk-to-close-up-shop-china-rallies-behind-worlds-richest-man-theres-no-need-to-keep-putting-up-with-it">billionaire's feud</a> with President Donald Trump, which began over the latter's &#8220;Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
What Happened: Tesla shares fell more than 5% in overnight trading, currently trading for around $297.70, as per data from Robinhood.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as Musk announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/46186733/elon-musk-staging-a-political-comeback-tesla-ceo-sparks-america-party-buzz-as-he-slams-trumps-insane-spending-bill">the launch of a new political party</a> following the Senate's approval of the Big Beautiful Bill. The new tax bill has axed the $7500 EV credit as well as made ZEV or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46258669/tesla-made-2-76-billion-from-zev-credits-in-2024-in-us-but-trumps-tax-bill-just-killed-this-revenue-stream">Zero Emission vehicle credits</a>, a major revenue stream for Tesla, effectively redundant. 
The billionaire has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46266957/trump-calls-america-party-a-train-wreck-blasts-elon-musk-for-going-completely-off-the-rails-president-says-system-not-designed-for-a-third-player">slammed by Trump</a>, who in a post on Truth Social, called the move "a train wreck" and said that there is no need for a third political party in the U.S.
The move has also invited criticism from experts, with Wedbush Securities analyst and Tesla bull Dan Ives calling it a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267326/elon-musks-america-party-is-a-move-in-the-opposite-direction-says-dan-ives-analyst-gary-black-says-difficult-to-predict-impact-on-tesla-brand-short-term">move in the opposite direction</a> for the EV giant.
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Tesla Shares Fall Over 5% In Overnight Trading As Elon Musk Jumps Back Into Politics

On Sunday, reports emerged that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk had filed with the Federal Election Commission to launch a new third party, only for the billionaire to deny its authenticity later.
What Happened: A Statement of Organization was posted on the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website, suggesting the formation of a new political entity named the "America Party."
The filing listed the candidate's name as Elon Reeve Musk, with Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja identified as both the treasurer and the custodian of records.
However, within hours, Musk took to X and said, "This filing is false and has been reported as such to the FEC."
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942009499109536185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: The filing appeared shortly after Musk, who has publicly clashed with President Donald Trump over a tax-and-spending bill, declared on X, "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom."
Musk had criticized the bill's fiscal impact, calling the U.S. "a one-party system, not a democracy."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it! When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste &amp; graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom. <a href="https://t.co/9K8AD04QQN">https://t.co/9K8AD04QQN</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1941584569523732930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump responded on Truth Social, <a href="http://dent-says-system-not-designed-for-a-third-player/">mocking the idea</a> of a Musk-led third party. "Train Wreck," he wrote. The system isn't designed for third parties, he added, saying they only cause "Disruption &amp; Chaos."
Musk had been one of Trump's biggest financial backers in the 2024 campaign and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44242181/elon-musk-admits-juggling-between-tesla-doge-is-difficult-says-running-businesses-with-great-difficulty-as-tsla-stock-plunges-50-in-3-months">led the</a> Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/05/45708460/elon-musks-175-billion-in-doge-cut-falls-far-short-of-the-billionaires-goal-expect-to-achieve-over-time-the-trillion-dollars-of-savings-says-tesla-ceo">stepping away in May</a>.
Price Action: Over the past five days, Tesla shares have fallen by 2.75%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show that TSLA maintains a solid upward trend across short, medium and long-term periods. Although its growth ranking remains robust, its value score is comparatively lower. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional performance details can be found here</a>.
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Elon Musk Says America First Filing 'False' And Has Been Reported To The Election Commission

Elon Musk said Sunday that his new &#8216;America Party&#8217; will embrace Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the world's largest cryptocurrency by capitalization.
What happened: An X user, Renato Lima, asked Musk whether his new centrist party would embrace Bitcoin.
"Fiat is hopeless, so yes," replied the SpaceX and Tesla CEO.
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Musk's views on the fiat vs. Bitcoin debate have fluctuated over the years. Back in 2020, he said&nbsp; Bitcoin is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/20/12/18867707/elon-musk-calls-bitcoin-bs-in-tawdry-tweet-causes-20-dogecoin-surge">"almost as BS as fiat money."</a> However, months later in 2021, he<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/21/05/21247271/elon-musk-takes-cryptos-side-in-battle-with-fiat-money"> sided with cryptocurrencies</a>.
Interestingly, he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/social-media/25/06/45717476/elon-musk-launches-xchat-with-claimed-bitcoin-style-encryption-but-expert-says-its-like-running-a-rocket-on-water">unveiled XChat messaging app</a> last month with claimed Bitcoin-style encryption.
Moreover, Musk's electric vehicle juggernaut, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), supposedly holds $1.2 billion in Bitcoin, <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/tesla">according </a>to on-chain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267181/elon-musks-america-party-polymarket-users-bet-on-andrew-yang-mark-cuban-joining-new-political-front">Elon Musk&#8217;s America Party: Polymarket Users Bet On Andrew Yang, Mark Cuban Joining New Political Front</a>
Why It Matters:&nbsp;After weeks of speculation, Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46265725/elon-musk-announces-formation-of-america-party-emerges-in-wake-of-donald-trumps-historic-spending-bill">announced the launch</a> of the "America Party&#8221; to counteract what he views as a flawed two-party system.
Musk conducted a poll on X, asking voters about their desire for independence from the existing political framework. The poll garnered over 1.2 million votes, with a majority of 65.4% favoring a new political party.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $109,585.77, up 1.38% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Tesla closed 0.10% lower at $315.35 during Thursday&#8217;s regular trading session. Year-to-date, the stock has plummeted 21.91%.
The TSLA stock ranked high on the Growth score but lagged in Momentum. To see how it compares to&nbsp;Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), the largest Bitcoin corporate holder, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Elon Musk Says His America Party Will Embrace Bitcoin: 'Fiat Is Hopeless'

Elon Musk lashed out at U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday, calling him "a Soros stooge" and "a political science major who can't even do math" in a post on X.
What Happened: Musk added that polling for him "was very positive a year ago, which is why Trump used me so much," dismissing Bessent's criticism of his popularity.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942010997323293028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The outburst followed Bessent's appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," where the Trump Cabinet pick said the Department of Government Efficiency principles "were very popular," but "if you looked at the polling, Elon was not."
Bessent also suggested Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and SpaceX directors "did not like" Musk's decision to launch a new "America Party" and would urge him to refocus on business.
See also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46267477/trump-threatens-10-additional-tariff-on-all-brics-aligned-nations-says-tariff-letters-drop-at-noon-monday">Trump Threatens 10% &#8216;Additional&#8217; Tariff On All BRICS-Aligned Nations, Says Tariff Letters Drop At Noon Monday</a>
Bessent's jab hit a sensitive nerve in a week that saw Musk trumpet the third-party plan after breaking with President Donald Trump over the deficit-swelling "One Big Beautiful Bill." Trump allies quickly highlighted polls showing mixed views of DOGE and Musk.
Why It Matters: Bessent built his fortune running George Soros's hedge-fund empire before founding Key Square Capital and later joining Trump's economic team. In 1992, Bessent spearheaded Soros Fund Management's London research, pinpointed the pound's weakness, and helped execute the $10 billion short that "broke" the Bank of England. This event became infamously known as &#8216;Black Wednesday&#8217;.
Bessent&#8217;s Soros résumé probably fed Musk's "stooge" slur and reignited conservative skepticism about the financier's influence in Washington.
The two men have sparred for months, including an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45829875/elon-musk-reportedly-slammed-into-scott-bessent-like-a-rugby-player-after-being-called-a-fraud-trump-said-this-is-too-much">April shouting match</a> inside the White House that reportedly turned physical. Bessent last week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46217895/scott-bessent-says-senators-not-threatened-by-elon-musks-words-bill-advancing-under-trumps-leadership-more-than-anybodys-checkbook">had his say</a> on the Musk-Trump clash too where he said, "I think if Elon sticks to rockets, I will stick to finance."
Trump has stayed mostly silent since Musk's tirade, though he ridiculed the America Party as a "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46266957/trump-calls-america-party-a-train-wreck-blasts-elon-musk-for-going-completely-off-the-rails-president-says-system-not-designed-for-a-third-player">train wreck</a>" and warned a third party would sow chaos.
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Elon Musk Calls Scott Bessent 'Soros Stooge' Who Can't 'Do Math' After Treasury Secretary Said Tesla CEO Was Polling Badly

Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder, Ross Gerber, says that Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) needs to incorporate LiDAR technology into its Robotaxis.
What Happened: Taking to social media platform X on Sunday, the investor shared his thoughts on the EV giant's FSD or Full Self-Driving technology, a crucial element in Musk's Robotaxi ambitions.
"At some point Tesla will have to accept that Lidar and radar are redundancies that are needed to make FSD driving safe enough to scale," Gerber said in the post.
Gerber called the visualizations rendered by LiDAR "way more detailed and accurate" in contrast to Tesla's current camera-based FSD technology.
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1941579290417811947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The comments from Gerber come in as Tesla's Robotaxi has invited scrutiny from the NHTSA over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46067027/tesla-robotaxi-faces-nhtsa-scrutiny-over-traffic-violations-during-austin-launch">possible traffic violations</a> during the limited rollout event in Austin.
Amid the launch, there is some buzz around <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46048103/teslas-robotaxi-rollout-sparks-expansion-buzz-elon-musks-company-says-fsd-can-be-deployed-anywhere-after-austin-launch">Tesla possibly licensing FSD</a> technology to other automakers. "There are a number of major automakers that have talked to us about licensing self-driving and we&#8217;re very much open to that," Musk had said in an interview earlier.
Despite scrutiny, some experts, including Future Fund LLC's Gary Black, believe the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46133153/tesla-robotaxi-has-a-major-advantage-over-rivals-waymo-and-zoox-says-gary-black-could-be-very-significant">company has an advantage</a> over its rivals, including Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Waymo, which lies in Tesla's scalability.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Must Embrace LiDAR To Scale FSD, Says Ross Gerber

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46265725/elon-musk-announces-formation-of-america-party-emerges-in-wake-of-donald-trumps-historic-spending-bill">new political entity</a> over the weekend, dubbed the &#8220;America Party,&#8221; which has since sparked mixed reactions among investors, analysts and loyalists. 
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What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Wedbush Securities senior analyst Dan Ives was blunt in his assessment, saying Musk's move was &#8220;exactly the opposite direction&#8221; of what most investors would have wanted him to take, during what he refers to as a &#8220;crucial period for Tesla.&#8221;
Ives says he gets why Musk is doing this, but adds that it&#8217;s just causing exhaustion for investors in the company, as the stock dropped over 6% in pre-market trade, before recovering to -0.85% at the time of writing this, in response to the announcement. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46188592/peter-thiel-says-elon-musk-vision-of-a-billion-humanoid-robots-in-ten-years-makes-all-the-hand-wringing-over-deficits-look-unthought-through">Peter Thiel Says Elon Musk Vision Of A Billion Humanoid Robots In Ten Years Makes All The Hand-Wringing Over Deficits Look &#8216;Unthought-Through&#8217;</a>
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&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1941846634893115791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Long-time Tesla bull and CEO Gerber Kawasaki, Ross Gerber, also voiced his frustration, saying that &#8220;Waymo has solved autonomous driving. Meanwhile, Elon is starting a new political party.&#8221; 
His remark underscores concerns that Musk's focus may be drifting from Tesla's operational priorities at a pivotal time for the company.
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&mdash; Ross Gerber (@GerberKawasaki) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerberKawasaki/status/1941597356157518266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Managing Partner at the Future Fund, Gary Black, however, downplayed the impact this is set to have on Tesla, saying that he disagrees &#8220;with the doomsday crowd,&#8221; and believes it is unlikely to have any significant impact on the company&#8217;s shares in the long-term, while acknowledging that &#8220;it's difficult to predict the short term impact.&#8221;
Black says that it&#8217;s &#8220;highly unlikely&#8221; for this new political venture to gain much traction, noting the historical difficulty third parties have faced in the U.S. This, he says, would lead Musk to eventually focus on something else.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I disagree with the doomsday crowd who believe Elon's formation of the America Party will hurt the Tesla brand. While it's difficult to predict the short term impact, I doubt this will impact <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> stock longer term. IMHO the America Party is highly unlikely to get much… <a href="https://t.co/Js8WCkBZla">https://t.co/Js8WCkBZla</a>
&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1941998958814851391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Musk&#8217;s loyalists and supporters, however, continue to rally behind him, with Tesla investor and influencer Dave Lee defending the billionaire entrepreneur&#8217;s motivations in a lengthy post on X, citing several personal sacrifices that Musk has made in recent months for national interest.
&#8220;You can&#8217;t make this stuff up,&#8221; Lee says, referring to President Donald Trump&#8217;s latest tirade against Musk, where he says that the latter has gone &#8220;off the rails&#8221; and is a &#8220;trainwreck,&#8221; despite him toiling and putting in 16-plus hour workdays leading the Department of Government Efficiency, only to have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46187403/elon-musk-is-unhappy-with-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-and-just-reminded-everyone-that-80-voted-for-a-new-party">his work undone</a> by the &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
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&mdash; Dave Lee (@heydave7) <a href="https://twitter.com/heydave7/status/1942001391498592548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Last week, Trump asked Musk to &#8220;close up shop&#8221; in response to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46252278/after-trump-warns-elon-musk-to-close-up-shop-china-rallies-behind-worlds-richest-man-theres-no-need">escalating feud with Musk</a>, and the latter&#8217;s growing criticism of the &#8220;Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
Trump&#8217;s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, who&#8217;s since become a vocal critic of the administration after serving a prison sentence for various charges, came out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46266380/ex-trump-lawyer-sent-this-message-to-elon-musk-after-feud-with-donald-trump-erupted">in support of Musk</a> on Sunday.
Cohen asks Musk to send him a message if he wants to know &#8220;how to fight political guerrilla warfare,&#8221; while adding that he would lose otherwise, in a post on X. 
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&mdash; Michael Cohen (@MichaelCohen212) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelCohen212/status/1930781215076040850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Tesla shares ended Thursday down 0.10%, trading at $315.35, and are down 0.85% after hours owing to Musk&#8217;s political pivot. The shares have recovered by a 6% decline after hours just a couple of hours ago. 
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In the midst of a public spat with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., has received an unexpected offer of support from Michael Cohen, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39243630/a-prosecutor-made-a-key-allegation-in-donald-trumps-hush-money-case-except-it-doesnt-seem-to-add-up">Trump&#8217;s former personal attorney.</a>
What Happened: Last month Cohen reached out to Musk following a series of heated exchanges between the Tesla CEO and President Trump on social media. 
Musk, who was once a strong supporter of Trump and even headed the Department of Government Efficiency, publicly denounced Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill.&#8221;
Musk&#8217;s criticism of Trump, which included allegations of the president&#8217;s involvement in the Epstein files, and his claim that the&nbsp;Republicans would not have won&nbsp;the 2024 elections without his support, could have far-reaching effects on the tech industry, the business world, and American politics, considering the significant influence wielded by both Trump and Musk.
Cohen, who had his own public disagreement with Trump and served a prison sentence for various charges, has since become a vocal critic of the president. 
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He reached out to Musk on X, with a message: &#8220;@elonmusk I told you this would happen. If you want to know how to fight political guerrilla warfare, DM me! Otherwise, you lose.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">. <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> I told you this would happen. If you want to know how to fight political guerilla warfare, DM me! Otherwise, you lose. <a href="https://t.co/FN8uFS51te">https://t.co/FN8uFS51te</a>
&mdash; Michael Cohen (@MichaelCohen212) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelCohen212/status/1930781215076040850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In a subsequent Substack post, Cohen cautioned Musk that Trump has &#8220;the full weight of the federal government behind him,&#8221; and that Musk &#8220;made the classic mistake of believing he was untouchable.&#8221; 
&#8220;Let me make something crystal clear: no one; not Bannon, not Jared, not Rudy, not me, and definitely not Elon, has ever been more important to Trump than Trump. The &#8216;bromance&#8217; is never about you. It&#8217;s about what he can extract from you. Your loyalty. Your power. Your credibility. Your money. And when it&#8217;s over, it&#8217;s not just over; it&#8217;s scorched earth,&#8221; he wrote in the Substack.
The public feud between Musk and Trump is not just a personal disagreement. It has the potential to impact the tech industry and the broader business sector, given the substantial influence both individuals have. 
Cohen&#8217;s offer to assist Musk in navigating this political minefield could signal a shift in alliances and power dynamics, with potential implications for future political and business developments.
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There might be another compelling reason to visit Costco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), aside from its affordable pizza and industrial-sized condiments. The much-loved bulk wholesaler is entering the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45768838/rivian-evs-just-got-smarter-new-app-tracks-energy-use-and-speeds-up-charging">EV charging</a> business and recruiting SpaceX engineers to help them achieve it.
According to electric vehicle news site <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/06/19/spacex-alums-just-supercharged-ev-charging-at-costco/">Electrek</a>, Costco will open its first EV charging stall at its Northport, Florida location in conjunction with an electric charging company Electric Era. If it were to implement the practice nationwide, it could significantly impact electric car sales in the U.S.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using SpaceX Engineers For Fast EV Charging</h2>
One of the drawbacks to EV adoption in the U.S. is the limited charging infrastructure and slow charging speeds. That's why the big box warehouse has collaborated with Electric Era, which was founded by former SpaceX engineers. The company provided Costco with six EV fast-charging stalls in just 54 days, according to Elektrek, capable of charging most car and SUV batteries in 20-60 minutes, just enough time to fill a shopping cart full of jumbo-sized groceries and fill a prescription or two.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Cut In EV Charging Funding Was A Major Blow</h2>
Electric vehicle sales have been steadily rising in the U.S., but President Donald Trump's decision to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/07/trump-electric-vehicle-charging-station-program">cut funding for new EV charging infrastructure</a> was a significant drawback for EV adoption in the U.S. Bloomberg reduced its expectations for installations from 360,000 to 285,000 units.
"If we continue in this direction, [<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-20/trump-s-attacks-evs-as-charging-installations-drop?embedded-checkout=true">BloombergNEF</a>'s] outlook for annual US charger installations in 2030 could be adjusted downward by 30% or more,"<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-20/trump-s-attacks-evs-as-charging-installations-drop?embedded-checkout=true"> Bloomberg analyst Ash Wang</a> said, pointing to a possible long-term impact if the current pace doesn't pick up.&nbsp;
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However, the question of infrastructure funding remains unresolved, after a federal judge recently ordered the Federal Highway Administration to<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/trump-joe-biden-new-york-sacramento-district-of-columbia-b2776374.html"> resume distributing funds</a> to install EV chargers in 14 states.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla Still Has A Monopoly On EV Charging</h2>
The lack of charging infrastructure in the U.S. beyond <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/46161226/gary-black-warns-tesla-q2-deliveries-will-disappoint-says-cheaper-models-could-cannibalize-sales-and-see-ideal-re-entry-22-below-current-levels">Tesla</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) chargers has made many drivers<a href="https://evxl.co/2025/05/27/ev-buyers-hesitate-costs-charging-woes/"> hesitant to buy EVs</a>. However, installing fast chargers at grocery stores has proven to be a winning strategy, with retailers turning a profit on charging stations for the first time since installing them, according to<a href="https://evchargingsummit.com/blog/7-mind-blowing-developments-in-ev-charging-in-2025/"> EV Charging Summit</a>. Thus, it makes sense for Costco to take action with their nationwide reach and massive popularity. As of June 15, there were <a href="https://www.costco.com/WarehouseListByStateDisplayView">630 Costco warehouses</a> in the U.S.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tesla And EV Adoption</h2>
Despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk's flirtation with politics, Tesla is by far the most popular EV car manufacturer in the U.S., according to<a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/15/auto-brands-leading-the-us-ev-revolution-charts/"> CleanTechnica</a>. Its fast chargers limit charging times and are in strong demand, which is why it <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/tesla-superchargers-open-to-other-evs-what-to-know-a9262067544/">has partnered</a> with Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Honda, Acur, and others to allow them to use their chargers with the use of an adapter. This is particularly useful for EV car owners who don't have a home charger. Costco's vast parking lots could become an essential component in winning the EV charging battle.&nbsp;
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Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary says most people will never start a company, insisting that only about one in three has the grit to thrive as an entrepreneur and taste true freedom.
What Happened: "In life, only a third of people can become successful entrepreneurs. That's it," the investor told Steven Bartlett on the "Diary of a CEO" podcast. "The rest can be very successful employees … you can have a fantastic life.&#8221;
&#8220;You won't be shackled to the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the challenge of it, how hard it is. But you'll never be free,&#8221; said O Leary.
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For the two-thirds who prefer salaried positions, O'Leary insisted there is "nothing wrong" with a corporate path and a steady paycheck.
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He argued that true builders master a razor-sharp "signal-to-noise ratio." Steve Jobs was &#8220;80 signal, 20 noise," O'Leary said, mentioning that he sees a similar trait in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) chief Elon Musk. "Elon Musk … he has no noise. 60 seconds of every minute, 60 minutes of every hour, the 18 hours he's awake, it's all signal. And look what he's achieved,&#8221; he added.
Why It Matters: O'Leary, now 70, built Toronto-based SoftKey into an educational-software powerhouse and sold it to Mattel for $3.7 billion in 1999, a deal that helped give him an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45433850/mr-wonderful-kevin-oleary-says-youre-literally-giving-away-money-to-billers-by-not-doing-this-one-simple-thing-and-hes-been-doing-it-for-decades">estimated $400 million</a> fortune.
He told listeners that even at Harvard Business School, two-thirds of students "want to become consultants and lead a life of mediocrity," while the top third embraces &#8220;the stress and the pain and the trauma and the anxiety and the risk of failure&#8221; of starting companies.
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President Donald Trump signed his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46240478/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-advances-as-house-gop-squeezes-out-219-213-win" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sweeping tax and spending package</a> into law on Friday after it narrowly passed both houses of Congress last week.
The signing keeps his second-term agenda alive and sets the stage for big shifts in corporate taxes, consumer spending, and tech-sector investments.
Markets took the news in stride. Both the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 climbed to fresh record highs, lifted by solid economic data and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/market-summary/25/07/46262523/trump-fed-policy-markets-records-vietnam-trade-deal-obbba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">promise of policy stability</a>.
For investors, the week delivered a rare mix of bullish momentum and clear direction.
Adding to the surprise, Trump unveiled a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46241070/trumps-vietnam-trade-deal-with-40-tax-on-transshipments-may-result-in-chinese-backlash-say-economists-they-want-inflation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new trade deal with Vietnam</a>. The agreement imposes steep tariffs—20% on Vietnamese imports and 40% on transshipped goods—but opens up full access for U.S. companies to Vietnam&#8217;s domestic market, a major win for American exporters, especially in consumer tech and electronics.
Technology
Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang stock just closed at&nbsp;$159.34&nbsp;on Thursday, less than&nbsp;3%&nbsp;shy of the historic<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46261478/nvidias-4t-countdown-will-next-weeks-chart-print-a-trillion-dollar-breakout" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;$4 trillion&nbsp;market cap milestone.</a>
If it hits&nbsp;$164, it&#8217;ll become the first chipmaker — and only the second U.S. company after&nbsp;Microsoft Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) – to touch that number.
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As part of the iOS 26 update, Apple is getting an enhanced spam screening tool within its Messages app
Alphabet&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google has been hit with an antitrust complaint by a group of independent publishers<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46263522/googles-ai-overviews-features-sparks-new-antitrust-battle-with-european-publishers-report" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from the European Union.</a>
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) announced a strategic partnership with website builder&nbsp;Wix.com Ltd.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) to simplify global commerce for entrepreneurs and small businesses <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46226194/whats-going-on-with-alibaba-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">in more than 200 markets.</a>
Alibaba Group announced the pricing of HK$12.023 billion ($1.5 billion) in zero-coupon exchangeable bonds due 2032, marking the Chinese e-commerce giant&#8217;s latest move to fuel its artificial intelligence<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46257814/alibaba-prices-1-5-billion-via-zero-coupon-bonds-to-fund-ai-cloud-push" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and cloud expansion strategy.</a>
President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;said the U.S. is&nbsp;poised to resume negotiations&nbsp;with China as early as Monday or Tuesday over a potential deal involving<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46263734/trump-says-we-pretty-much-have-a-deal-as-he-reveals-us-will-resume-tiktok-deal-talks-with-china-soon" rel="noreferrer noopener"> TikTok&#8217;s U.S. operations.</a>
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;said AI can now perform entry-level employee tasks, while Gen Z workers increasingly view artificial intelligence as a workplace companion rather than competition, as tech leaders predict the first billion-dollar <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45809827/sam-altman-says-ai-can-replace-interns-but-gen-z-is-already-treating-it-like-a-work-buddy" rel="noreferrer noopener">single-person company could emerge next year.</a>
Apple&nbsp;has the&nbsp;potential to outshine Meta Platforms&#8217; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;Ray-Ban&nbsp;smart glasses, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow" rel="noreferrer noopener">says analyst&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ming-Chi Kuo</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46161059/apple-has-the-potential-to-crush-metas-ray-ban-smart-glasses-says-ming-chi-kuo-but-the-tech-giant-has-been-surprisingly-slow" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
Apple&nbsp;investors are waiting for signs that the company is serious about artificial intelligence, according to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46186723/apple-investors-have-shockingly-low-ai-expectations-says-gene-munster-siri-upgrade-rumors-alone-fueled-a-2-stock-jump" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deepwater Asset Management&#8217;s Gene Munster</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46186723/apple-investors-have-shockingly-low-ai-expectations-says-gene-munster-siri-upgrade-rumors-alone-fueled-a-2-stock-jump" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a>
A report emerged that the tech giant is exploring using large language models from&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;or&nbsp;Anthropic&nbsp;to power a revamped version of&nbsp;Siri&nbsp;by spring 2026.
Automobiles &amp; Airlines
Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) secured a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop and produce strategic <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46258103/boeing-wins-2-8-billion-us-space-force-contract-to-build-nuclear-resilient-satellites-for-strategic-communications" rel="noreferrer noopener">satellite communications systems.</a>
The contract covers Boeing&#8217;s Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, which will deliver two satellites with options for two additional units.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) released its second-quarter<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46221375/tesla-stock-jumps-on-strong-q2-deliveries" rel="noreferrer noopener"> production and delivery results for 2025.</a>
Tesla produced 410,244 vehicles and delivered 384,122 globally. The popular Model 3/Y vehicles accounted for the vast majority of these figures, with 373,728 deliveries for the quarter. The company also noted the deployment of 9.6 GWh of its energy storage products.
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>)&nbsp;said it produced 3,863 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 2,212 vehicles<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46235023/lucid-reports-q2-production-delivery-numbers-shares-stall" rel="noreferrer noopener"> produced in the&nbsp;first quarter.</a>
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) produced 5,979 vehicles between April and June and delivered 10,661 units<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/07/46224223/rivians-production-dips-for-next-gen-models-volkswagen-infusion-boosts-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener"> from its Normal, Illinois, plant. </a>Despite a planned reduction in output to prepare for its 2026 lineup, Rivian reaffirmed its full-year delivery guidance of 40,000 to 46,000 vehicles.
NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shipped 24,925 units in June, reflecting a 17.5% increase over the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46191725/nios-june-sales-surge-as-trump-casts-doubt-on-ev-future" rel="noreferrer noopener"> same month last year.</a>
Xiaomi (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACF#OTC">XIACF</a>) is exploring options to sell its vehicles overseas. CEO&nbsp;Lei Jun&nbsp;shared the company&#8217;s plans during a livestream.
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"We've got to get our act together," JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) CEO Jamie Dimon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpgB5PBWzHw">said </a>in late May, warning that poor governance, not China, could erode U.S. leadership.&nbsp;
Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California, Dimon pointed to crumbling bridges, grid bottlenecks, and a $36.2 trillion federal debt to shrinking national prestige. He also warned that the dollar's reserve-currency crown could slip if Washington fails to correct course.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Enemy Within Tops China</h2>
Dimon said the real opponent of the U.S. is "the enemy within," pointing to stalled infrastructure, ballooning city pensions, and multiyear permit delays. Pointing to California's high‑speed rail project, he argued that domestic inefficiencies—like cost overruns and bureaucratic delays—undermine U.S. competitiveness more severely than any foreign adversary.
"America First is fine, as long as it doesn't end up being America alone," Dimon wrote in his April <a href="https://www.jpmorganchase.com/content/dam/jpmc/jpmorgan-chase-and-co/investor-relations/documents/ceo-letter-to-shareholders-2024.pdf">shareholder letter</a>, stressing that the U.S. cannot lead globally if it is paralyzed domestically. In the letter, Dimon urged Congress to streamline permits, upgrade the grid, and restore bipartisan discipline.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Debt Pressure Alarms The Fed</h2>
Treasury data show federal obligations hover near $36.2 trillion, adding interest costs every time rates tick higher.&nbsp;
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/fomcpresconf20250507.pdf">said</a> during the press conference immediately following the Fed's interest rate decision last month that the debt path is "unsustainable," urging lawmakers to craft solutions before markets do it for them. He warned that growing debt and rising interest costs can crowd out private investment and reduce economic productivity, limiting the government&#8217;s ability to respond to future downturns.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Bill Adds Fiscal Fuel</h2>
Dimon's warning lands as Congress debates the "Big Beautiful Bill," a combination of tax cut and spending package. The Congressional Budget Office<a href="https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61486"> </a><a href="https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61486k">projects</a> the measure would widen deficits by $2.8 trillion over 10 years, while a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/high-yields-bring-us-fiscal-precipice-even-closer-mcgeever-2025-05-29/">Reuters analysis</a> says it could lift debt to 125% of GDP by 2034.&nbsp;
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in an <a href="https://youtu.be/P_rMsHQtDjM">interview with CNBC</a>, offered a counterpoint in April, saying strong demand at recent bond auctions shows investors remain confident in U.S. credit, though she criticized abrupt tariff talk that might drive allies towards China. According to her, shifting to shorter-term debt would not be sensible.&nbsp;
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk recently slammed Congress&#8217;s new spending bill on an <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1929954109689606359">X post</a>, calling it a "disgusting abomination" packed with wasteful spending. He criticized lawmakers who supported it, saying they should be ashamed.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Countdown To Fiscal Showdown</h2>
Congressional committees continue internal budget discussions as attention turns toward the Treasury's upcoming refunding announcement in early August, where investors will look for signals on debt issuance strategy, particularly bond tenors.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is scheduled to deliver its semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress this month, offering lawmakers fresh insight into inflation, growth, and interest rate trends.
Should the bill stall, Dimon's plea may echo louder: Will policymakers act before rising rates and anxious allies force their hand?&nbsp;
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Personal Finance

'We've Got To Get Our Act Together,' Warns JPMorgan CEO — Mismanagement, Not China, Is America's Real Threat

A new poll reveals that 40% of U.S. voters would be inclined to support a political party launched by Elon Musk.
What Happened: The survey, conducted by Quantus Insights between June 30 and July 2, found that 14% of voters would be &#8220;very likely&#8221; to back a political party initiated by Musk, while 26% said they would be &#8220;somewhat likely.&#8221;
Conversely, 38% of respondents indicated&nbsp;they were not likely to&nbsp;support Musk, and 22% were "unsure."
This development follows Musk&#8217;s claim that he would launch the &#8220;America Party&#8221; in response to President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which he labeled as "insane." This disagreement led to a public online dispute between the two last month.
The poll&nbsp;also revealed clear divides across&nbsp;party lines and demographics, with&nbsp;male Republicans appearing to be&nbsp;the most interested in a&nbsp;party launched by Musk.&nbsp;Nearly half (47 percent) of&nbsp;independent men said they were&nbsp;likely to support the America&nbsp;Party.
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Despite the support, Quantus Insights&nbsp;noted that "skepticism remains high&nbsp;among older and Democratic voters&nbsp;but the signal is clear:&nbsp;a large slice of the&nbsp;electorate is open to something&nbsp;new, something disruptive."
The existing Libertarian Party has also reached out to Musk, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/02/libertarian-chair-asks-elon-musk-to-join-them-00436172">according</a> to Politico, arguing that they already have ballot access across the U.S. Musk has yet to respond.
Why It Matters: The poll results underscore the influence of Musk, who is not only a prominent figure in the tech industry but also increasingly in the political landscape. 
The Tesla CEO&#8217;s hypothetical &#8220;America Party&#8221; has garnered significant attention, reflecting an appetite for political disruption among a sizeable portion of the electorate. However, the poll also highlights the polarizing nature of Musk&#8217;s potential political venture, with clear divides along party lines and demographics. 
The skepticism&nbsp;among older and Democratic voters&nbsp;suggests that while Musk&#8217;s hypothetical party may appeal to a certain demographic, it may face resistance from others. 
This dynamic underscores the complexities and challenges that could arise should Musk decide to venture into the political arena.
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Elon Musk's Hypothetical 'America Party' Gains Support From 40% of Voters

Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) Chief Executive Elon Musk's controversial stint at President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency ended in May, but debate persists over what he gained or lost, and how it affected his businesses.
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, recently told <a href="https://x.com/SkyNews/status/1927840326456168919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1927840326456168919%7Ctwgr%5E8e719785e1bf5a1f15ae066df5103fbf614ab132%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffuturism.com%2Ferrol-musk-elon-politics">Sky News</a> that he warned his son against taking part in politics, given both his nature and the realities of political life.
"He's a very straightforward person," the senior Musk said. "He's not terribly complicated at all. He's not a very good conversationalist. He's not a very good politician at all."
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Errol, who often publicly criticizes his billionaire son, said that politics has no boundaries and called it the "deepest pool of human endeavor."
"As I explained to him as well, that politics is a swimming pool that hasn&#8217;t got a bottom, it hasn&#8217;t got sides. No matter which way you go, you are never gonna get to the edge," Errol added.
The two Musks have a strained relationship. In 2017, during an <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/elon-musk-the-architect-of-tomorrow-120850/">interview</a> with Rolling Stone, Elon called his father a &#8216;terrible human being.&#8217;
"My dad will have a carefully thought-out plan of evil. He will plan evil," he said at the time.&nbsp;
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Earlier this year, Errol <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/style/elon-musk-father-errol-comments.html#:~:text=On%20a%20recent%20episode%20of,five%20sons%20all%20brought%20up.">criticized</a> Elon's parenting during the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gagYfbwVXFU">Wide Awake</a>" podcast, saying he "hasn't been a good dad."
"He hasn't got the gift of the gab and apart from that, he likes the idea that everyone who works for him must be an A student," Errol said. "And of course, when you work in government you can&#8217;t have that."
Tesla shares are down 14% so far this year as the company's EV deliveries continue to plunge globally. In May, Tesla sales <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-german-car-sales-continue-decline-may-2025-06-04/">fell</a> for the fifth consecutive month in Britain, Germany, and Italy.
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"Most investor attention is directed at the June 12th Austin Robotaxi deployment. We doubt the likely limited debut will be enough to overshadow the poor fundamentals," Langan said. He has a $120 price target for the stock.
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Elon Musk's Father Says He Warned His Son Against Going Into Politics – 'He's Not a Very Good Politician At All'

Elon Musk&nbsp;has once again demanded the release of the unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files. This comes in the wake of his allegations against President Donald Trump.
What Happened: Musk&#8217;s renewed call for transparency comes in the aftermath of his accusations that Trump&#8217;s name features in the Epstein files. His demand was a response to MAGA activist Scott Presler&#8216;s call on X to &#8220;Release the unredacted Epstein files.&#8221;
Musk&#8217;s demand was made just hours before the House was set to vote on Trump&#8217;s tax bill earlier this week. Musk has expressed concerns that the bill could lead to &#8220;debt slavery&#8221; in the U.S. This follows a disagreement between Musk and Trump last month over the president&#8217;s &#8220;pork-filled&#8221; signature megabill.
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Despite facing criticism for releasing Epstein files that contained already public information, Musk maintains that the &#8220;real reason&#8221; the documents remain sealed is due to Trump&#8217;s alleged involvement in Epstein&#8217;s crimes.
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Trump, who was friends with Epstein for decades before their relationship soured, has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein&#8217;s abuse. Despite this, Musk continues to assert that &#8220;The truth will come out.&#8221;
Earlier this week, Trump reignited&nbsp;his feud with Musk, threatening&nbsp;to involve&nbsp;the Department of Government Efficiency&nbsp;against him and suggesting Musk may have to &#8220;go back to South Africa.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s renewed call&nbsp;for the release of the&nbsp;Epstein files underscores his commitment to transparency and accountability. 
His allegations against Trump, if proven, could have significant political implications. 
Furthermore, the ongoing feud between Musk and Trump could potentially impact future legislation and regulatory decisions affecting Musk&#8217;s businesses, including Tesla Inc.
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Elon Musk Renews Demand for Jeffrey Epstein Files Release, Weeks After Alleging Trump Is Named in Them

As the feud between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump heats up, the Trump administration announced it will provide funding for NASA's Artemis Program to the moon, as well as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/07/46241328/elon-musk-calls-for-retiring-international-space-station-after-trumps-tax-bill-allocates-over-1-25-billion-to-it-its-time-to-focus-on-mars">allocate $1.25 billion</a> to the International Space Station.
The announcements could come as a blow to the billionaire's Mars ambitions, which Musk has been a vocal advocate for. He has shared his desire to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/05/45480331/elon-musk-says-earth-only-has-10-of-its-life-left-before-its-incinerated-by-the-sun-calls-colonizing-mars-humanitys-life-insurance-polic">colonize the Red Planet</a> on several occasions and SpaceX's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46135182/elon-musks-spacex-says-starship-debris-recovery-hindered-by-trespassing-unauthorized-parties-seeks-help-from-mexican-authorities">Starship rocket</a> is at the forefront of his plans.
However, amid the uncertainty, an old video has resurfaced on social media where Musk had said that he was in talks with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise about possibly making a "Mission: Impossible" movie in space.
Making the Impossible Possible
The billionaire shared the information when asked by a reporter about what celebrity he would want to take to space. "Tom Cruise has said he wants to do Mission: Impossible in space," Musk said.
When asked if there were any concrete plans, Musk said that the pair had had discussions, but he wasn't sure "where his [Cruise] mind's at."
Musk then shared how SpaceX's Starship rocket was designed to be able to "build a permanent Moon base" as well as "a city on Mars." However, the road to Mars may not be as simple as it looks.
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Musk vs Trump and its fallout
While SpaceX regularly collaborates with NASA and recently sent its Dragon rocket to the International Space Station as part of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46090664/india-may-have-been-to-mars-and-moon-but-an-indian-hasnt-been-in-space-for-41-years-elon-musk-just-changed-that">the Ax-4 mission</a>, Musk has encountered some troubles in helping his Mars plans to take flight.
It began following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45805173/musk-vs-trump-tesla-suffers-record-152b-one-day-crash-as-ceo-warns-tariffs-will-cause-a-recession">public falling-out</a> between Musk and Trump over the latter's tax bill. Musk had <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/45808621/after-threatening-to-scrap-dragon-spacecraft-amid-tussle-with-trump-musk-backs-down-following-social-media-plea-good-advice">threatened to withdraw</a> and decommission the Dragon spacecraft, which is a crucial element in NASA's space program. Musk later withdrew his threat.
Shortly after, Trump's initial pick for the NASA administrator role, Jared Isaacman, was removed from his position. Trump said that he had removed Isaacman due to his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis/25/06/45715861/donald-trump-withdraws-jared-isaacmans-nomination-for-nasa-administrator-says-new-nominee-would-put-america-first-in-space">‘prior political associations</a>' as Isaacman had reportedly donated funds to a Democratic candidate from the Democrats in the past.
This proved to be a blow for Musk as Isaacman shared the billionaire's ambition for Mars. He had told the U.S. Senate that "We will prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars."
The road ahead
While it may seem like Musk's Mars ambitions are going ahead full steam, things could not be as simple as they seem. With his troubles with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46259057/ross-gerber-gary-black-weigh-in-on-tesla-cybertrucks-poor-sales-a-very-sad-result">sales dwindle</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46067027/tesla-robotaxi-faces-nhtsa-scrutiny-over-traffic-violations-during-austin-launch">Robotaxi facing scrutiny</a> from the NHTSA, Musk's plate could be full right now with his earthly commitments.
As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/07/46252278/after-trump-warns-elon-musk-to-close-up-shop-china-rallies-behind-worlds-richest-man-theres-no-need">tensions rise between Musk and Trump</a>, with the two having exchanged more jibes at each other publicly, it looks like Musk's plans to put humanity on Martian soil could be delayed.
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SPACE

Elon Musk And Tom Cruise Once Planned On Making A Movie In Space Using SpaceX Rockets

The US Air Force has decided to halt a project with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk. The project, which involved testing hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from a remote Pacific atoll, has been suspended due to environmental concerns.
What Happened: The US Air Force has put a stop to its plans with SpaceX to conduct hypersonic rocket cargo delivery tests from the Johnston Atoll, a remote Pacific atoll. According to a Reuters report, this decision comes in the wake of concerns raised by biologists and experts about the potential harm to the seabird population that nests at the wildlife refuge on the atoll.
The project, which aimed to test landing rocket re-entry vehicles designed to deliver up to 100 tons of cargo to any location on Earth within approximately 90 minutes, was expected to be a game-changer in military logistics. However, the environmental impact of the project has led to its suspension.
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The Air Force had initially planned to conduct an environmental assessment of the project, but the publication of a draft assessment was delayed due to opposition from environmental groups.
Why It Matters: This suspension raises questions on the $13.5 billion U.S. Space Force contract to launch some of the Pentagon's most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44655959/elon-musks-spacex-jeff-bezos-blue-origin-and-boeing-lockheeds-ula-bag-13-5-billion-pentagon-launch-contracts">sensitive satellites </a>through 2029. SpaceX received this project alongside United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to modernize its military capabilities.
SpaceX has also been in the news for its ambitious plans, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/46182689/elon-musk-wants-you-to-stream-rocket-launches-heres-how-to-get-breathtaking-live-views-of-earth">live streaming rocket launches</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/07/46241328/elon-musk-calls-for-retiring-international-space-station-after-trumps-tax-bill-allocates-over-1-25-bil">calling for the retirement of the International Space Station</a>.
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