KEY POINTS
- SpaceX is tightening controls over China-related supply chain risks as its role in U.S. defense and national security programs expands.
- A potential Tesla merger could face China-related hurdles, with Tesla's manufacturing footprint and suppliers deeply tied to the country.
- Investors are watching for catalysts after SpaceX's stock decline, while prediction markets continue to price in a possible Musk-led combination of the two companies.