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Trump Administration Labels Tesla Rival Nio A Chinese Military Company—EV Maker Says 'Not Justified'
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The Trump administration has labeled Chinese EV manufacturer Nio as a Chinese military company, a decision Nio vehemently denies, calling it "not justified" and threatening legal action. Nio stated it would proactively engage with the U.S. Department of Defense to correct its inclusion on the CMC List and denied any ties to the Chinese military. This development follows recent tightened restrictions by Chinese regulators on citizens investing in U.S.-based stocks, while both Nio and Tesla reported significant delivery and sales growth in China for May.