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Tesla's progress in autonomous driving is notable. The company is advancing full self-driving (FSD) in multiple regions, including Europe, China, and soon the UK, pending regulatory approvals. Elon Musk indicated that FSD’s supervised mode is scaling well, promising wider deployment across Tesla’s vehicles.
Meanwhile, external regulatory hurdles, such as tariffs in China and international trade policies, continue to influence Tesla’s strategic planning. Musk’s recent message about the potential 50% US tariff increase if China does not withdraw its own tariff hike underscores the geopolitical complexity Tesla navigates.