Musk pushes Tesla-SpaceX merger before Trump term ends

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Elon Musk backs a merger of Tesla and SpaceX, valued at $3.7 trillion, aiming to complete the deal before the current U.S. administration ends.

Elon Musk publicly endorsed merging Tesla and SpaceX, calling it the largest corporate deal in history. Sources say the companies, valued together at $3.7 trillion, aim to announce the transaction by mid-2027 and close it before the current administration leaves office. [1] [2] [3]

The push comes as the midterm elections approach in less than two weeks. Analysts note that a possible shift in congressional control could trigger investigations and weaken investor support for the deal. [1] [3]

Sources

  1. 马斯克试图在特朗普离任前锁定特斯拉与SpaceX的合并

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  2. 快讯

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  3. 马斯克欲赶在特朗普卸任前敲定特斯拉与SpaceX合并大计

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