On October 10 local time, Musk said in a video interview at the X Takeover event that even if China cuts off supply, Tesla must be able to manufacture the Optimus robot in the United States, and all components must have U.S.-manufacturing capability. He revealed that China's export restrictions on motor magnets in 2025 had delayed the project by two to three months.
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2026-10-15 04:43 · 马斯克表示必须确保即使中国断供，特斯拉也能在美国制造Optimus机器人全部零部件，并称2025年中国磁铁出口限制曾致项目延误两三个月。
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Musk Says Tesla Must Be Able to Make All Robot Parts in the U.S. in Case China Cuts Off Supply
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