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Tesla‑SpaceX merger speculation, China split talks

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Analysts continue to track mounting speculation of a Tesla‑SpaceX merger, citing synergies in AI, aerospace and energy. Elon Musk affirmed in early June that a deal was “not off the table,” and by late July both companies highlighted joint projects such as a semiconductor plant, integration of SpaceX’s Grok AI into Tesla vehicles, and Starlink‑enabled robotaxis. The Wall Street Journal on July 31 reported that Tesla is exploring a separation of its China business—potentially a spin‑off, sale or shutdown of the Shanghai Gigafactory, which can produce over 950,000 vehicles annually and supplies more than half of global deliveries with 95 % of components sourced locally. Musk publicly dismissed the reports as “fake news,” and no final decision has been announced. Advisors have been instructed to prepare contingency plans amid escalating U.S.–China geopolitical tensions, a factor that could shape any future combined entity. In July 2026 the WSJ again reported that Tesla is evaluating a split of its China unit to clear regulatory hurdles for a possible SpaceX merger. Musk repeated his rejection of the story as “fake news” and said no official decision has been made. Advisors are weighing options, and analysts note SpaceX’s status as a U.S. defense contractor adds further regulatory complexity. The Shanghai plant also serves as Tesla’s main export hub for Europe, Canada and the Asia‑Pacific region, so any restructuring would have major supply‑chain and market implications.

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