According to Reuters, some problems with the production of humanoid Tesla robots are to be the result of the restrictions that China imposes on export of rare lands.
Optimus is not a weapon
As Musk noted, China wants to be sure that their raw materials are not used for military purposeswhich the head of Tesla accepted with understanding. “China wants to assure that they are not used for military purposes, which is obvious,” said Musk during a teleconference on financial results, adding that Optimus is not a weapon.
He also added that Tesla cooperates with Beijing to obtain an export license for the use of rare lands.
Despite potential problems Musk expects Tesla to produce thousands of Optimus robots this year.
The customs war beats in Tesla
Reuters reminds that this month China imposed export restrictions on rare lands as part of a broadly large response to duties imposed by the administration of Donald Trump. Expeorters must now ask the Ministry of Trade. This is a relatively opaque process that can last from six or seven weeks to several months.
Beijing activities limit the supply of minerals used to produce weapons, electronic devices and a wide range of consumer goods.
In the assessment of analysts, Export restrictions include not only mineral raw materialsE, but also magnets and other ready -made productswhich will be difficult to replace.
Source: Reuters
