On ABC News, Michael Sobolik discussed the presence of major chief executive officers accompanying President Donald Trump on his trip to China, such as Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. Sobolik described Elon Musk as a potential wild card during the visit, pointing to Tesla’s heavy reliance on Chinese components. He also highlighted the potential clash between business interests and broader national security concerns regarding Tesla and Nvidia’s efforts to break into the Chinese market.
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A worker produces integrated circuit products in a workshop in Weihai, Shandong Province, China, on September 9, 2025. (Getty Images)