Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.
The owner of the social media platform X has evolved from a skeptic of former President Donald J. Trump to one of his most influential supporters.
Lawyers for Tesla have asked a Delaware judge to reverse her decision to void a multibillion-dollar pay package for Mr. Musk after shareholders approved it a second time in June.
The former president’s comments on E.V.s have shifted since he has grown more friendly with Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla founder.
The site, in Zambia, could make billions for Silicon Valley, provide minerals for the energy transition and help the United States in its rivalry with China.
Growth in electric vehicle sales has been slowing, but the Italian luxury carmaker is stepping up investment and setting ambitious targets.
The vote was seen as a referendum on his management of the electric car maker and on the limits of executive pay.
Elon Musk’s factory in China saved his company and made him ultrarich. Now, it may backfire.
President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump offer vastly different policy paths on almost every aspect of the economy.
The company’s board of directors will now decide whether to appeal the decision, change where Tesla is incorporated or negotiate a new pay package.