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Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.

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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S.-listed China stocks</a> rose on Wednesday, spurred by optimism over Beijing&#8217;s softening trade tensions with Washington following the latest comments from the Trump administration.
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) maintained their rally Wednesday.
Electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), also noted strong upward momentum.
President Donald Trump hinted at a substantial reduction in tariff rates as he proposed to treat China fairly as its trading partner, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/chinese-stocks-in-hong-kong-rally-on-bets-trade-tensions-to-ease?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> on Wednesday.
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On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged during an investor summit the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;hint of retaining Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also buoyed the spirits.
Additionally, Chinese trade flows <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44935325/why-are-us-listed-chinese-stocks-trading-higher-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">exhibited momentum in</a> April despite President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff war against&nbsp;its trading partners.
Trump&#8217;s tariff relief on electronic products and pause of reciprocal tariffs against most countries posed a tailwind.
Separate reports indicated that China&#8217;s&nbsp;Xi Jinping&nbsp;is eyeing Europe as a key trading partner as it proposes to tap the&nbsp;strained U.S.-EU relations.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock rally via China ETFs trading in the U.S., including iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock gained 2.57% on Wednesday. PDD was up 2.08, BIDU up 2.88%.
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US-Listed China Stocks Surge As Trump Hints At Tariff Cuts and Softening Trade Tensions

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) saw its shares gain ground on Wednesday as optimism rose over a potential easing of<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44935649/alibaba-nio-pdd-shares-rise-amid-potential-de-escalation-of-china-trade-tensions-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trade tensions between the United States and China.</a>
During a closed-door event hosted by JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. in Washington, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at the possibility of a thaw in the current tariff standoff on Tuesday, which has cast a shadow over cross-border commerce.
Meanwhile, Nio's sub-brand Onvo made headlines at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show by revealing its new flagship SUV, the L90.
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Designed with space efficiency and family use in mind, the vehicle will hit the Chinese market later this year, CNeV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/04/23/nio-onvo-unveils-l90-shanghai-auto-show/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Onvo's L90 boasts generous dimensions — stretching over 5.1 meters long — and includes a wheelbase exceeding 3.1 meters.
The vehicle accommodates six passengers while still offering a trunk capacity for seven standard 20-inch suitcases. Additionally, the front trunk (frunk) features 240 liters of space, enough to stow away two large suitcases and a compact one, which Onvo says is currently unmatched in China.
Eric Yu, head of product at Onvo, underscored the L90's storage credentials, citing its market-leading frunk volume among SUVs available domestically, CnEV Post adds.
Meanwhile, William Li, Nio's founder and CEO, used the event to provide a detailed roadmap of the company's product pipeline for the year.
He confirmed that the revamped third-generation ES8 would debut in Q4, along with the unveiling of Onvo's next release — the L80 SUV, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/04/23/nio-3rd-gen-es8-onvo-l80-q4/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Nio plans to maintain a steady stream of product launches throughout 2025, ultimately reaching a total of nine models. These include the recently released ET9 luxury sedan and the compact Firefly, as well as updated versions of its ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 lines.
Price Action: NIO shares closed higher by 4.80% to $3.93&nbsp;on Wednesday.
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What's Going On With Chinese EV Manufacturer NIO Stock On Wednesday?

NIO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) stock is moving higher after President Donald Trump indicated that the final tariff rate with China would be &#8220;substantially&#8221; below the current 145% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44959325/stocks-surge-on-china-tariff-hopes-tesla-jumps-gold-loses-shine-whats-driving-markets-wednesday">but not 0%.</a>
The Details: According to the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/white-house-considers-slashing-china-tariffs-to-de-escalate-trade-war-6f875d69?mod=hp_lead_pos1">Wall Street Journal</a>, a senior White House official said that the Trump administration is contemplating lowering the rate to between 65% and 50%. The administration may also adopt a tiered approach, with tariff rates varying based on what is deemed strategic to America's interests.
Trump said he was optimistic about trade talks and plans to be "very nice" in order to reach a deal. The move is part of the administration&#8217;s attempt to ease tensions in the US–China trade relationship.
China has signaled it is open to trade talks with the US, but not under threats from the administration.
No final decision has been made regarding the tariff rate with China.
NIO and several other US-listed Chinese stocks may be moving higher as lower tariffs on raw materials and components could ease production costs. NIO has also expressed strong interest in entering the U.S. market, where high tariffs would present a barrier to competitive pricing.
The automobile industry and NIO may also be getting a boost after Tesla reported first-quarter earnings Tuesday after the market closed. During <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44940401/elon-musk-says-hell-only-spend-day-or-two-per-week-on-government-matters-to-ensure-fraud-does-not-come-roaring-back-ceos-focus-to-shift-to-tesla-beginning-may">the earnings call</a>, CEO Elon Musk told investors he is reducing his time commitment to the Department of Government Efficiency.
Investors may see Musk's reduced government focus as a signal that he plans to dedicate more time to Tesla's core operations, which could boost confidence in the broader EV sector, including companies like NIO.
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NIO Price Action: At the time of publication, NIO stock is trading 5.20% higher at $3.94, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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NIO Stock Trades Higher On Potential China Tariff Cuts, EV Sector Optimism

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Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading higher after President Trump indicated the final tariff rate with China would be "substantially" below than the current 145% but not 0%.

BYD Co., Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) is pivoting its European strategy as the Chinese EV manufacturer looks to expand into the market.
What Happened: Failing to hire executives with an understanding of the European market, as well as a small dealer network, were some of the ‘strategic missteps' BYD took as it entered into Europe, sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
BYD targeted at least 5% of the European EV Market prior to beginning production at its facility in Hungary, the report says, citing former BYD European Chief Michael Shu. However, the company fell way below expectations, selling over 57,000 vehicles in 2024 with a 2.8% market share.
BYD had announced that Plug-In Hybrids would play a crucial role in its European strategy. That decision came after advice from the company's European special adviser, Alfredo Altavilla — a key figure in the rejig who convinced the brand that EV penetration in many European markets still lags behind ICE and Hybrids, the report suggests.
"It is necessary to educate customers in the green transition.&#8221; Altavilla shared in the report. BYD has since hired various executives from rival companies like Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) as well as appointed executive VP Stella Li in charge of Europe, the report says.
The company's sales in Europe have since experienced a surge, having sold over 37,000 units in the region — including the United Kingdom — in Q1 2025. The company had sold just over 8,500 units last year, around the same time.
Why It Matters: BYD has recently made headway into Japan as the company targets the local minicar market with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/04/44904375/tesla-rival-byd-targets-japans-minicar-market-with-for-new-affordable-ev">an affordable EV</a>. The company had also disrupted the Chinese domestic market by introducing its God's Eye driver assistance system even in affordable models.
BYD had recently unveiled<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44630091/teslas-ev-crown-at-risk-as-byd-closes-in-with-breakthrough-charging-tech"> new charging tech</a>, which was capable of providing over 250 miles of range in just over 5 minutes of charging. BYD is now the world's largest battery EV manufacturer with over 15.7% of the global market share.
Elsewhere, other Chinese manufacturers are also making their way to the European market. However, it could prove to be difficult as Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) recently announced a delay to the launch of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44915240/tesla-rival-nio-delays-the-european-launch-of-firefly-ev-report">Firefly EV in Europe</a>.&nbsp;
Price Action: BYDDF currently trades for $49.13, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc.(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) are trading higher Tuesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly indicated a possible de-escalation in the ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44915474/chinese-retail-investors-hodl-stocks-in-patriotic-response-to-us-trade-war">tariff conflict with China.</a>
What To Know: According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-22/bessent-sees-de-escalation-with-china-situation-unsustainable?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>, Bessent's comments were made during a private session at an event hosted by JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. in Washington, held alongside the IMF and World Bank spring meetings. 
According to attendees, Bessent acknowledged that formal negotiations between the U.S. and China have not yet started but emphasized that he believes a deal is achievable. He did not provide a timeline or specifics on potential terms but made it clear that the current state of trade—where each country has imposed more than 125% in tariffs on many goods—is untenable.
The S&amp;P 500 index climbed as much as 2.9% by midday in New York trading.
Price Action: Alibaba shares were up 4.82% at $115.45, Nio shares were up 4.58% at $3.765 and Pdd holdings shares were up 4.78% at $98.88 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Alibaba, Nio, PDD Shares Rise Amid Potential 'De-Escalation' Of China Trade Tensions: What's Going On?

Chinese trade flows exhibited momentum in April despite President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff war against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">its trading partners</a>.
Trump&#8217;s tariff relief on electronic products and pause of reciprocal tariffs against most countries posed a tailwind, signaling Asia suffered less trade disruption.
Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), the country&#8217;s tech barometer, trades higher on Tuesday.
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Electric vehicle companies, including NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), are also trading upwards Tuesday.
Temu parent PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) and Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) also rose on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said he expects de-escalation with China.
Chinese ports processed 6.3 million containers in the seven days through April 20,&nbsp;up by 10% from the same week last year, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-22/china-trade-immune-so-far-to-tariffs-with-growth-pickup-in-april?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing official data.
Additionally, Washington&#8217;s exemption on electronics from reciprocal tariffs provided some relief for Chinese exporters since the exclusion covers over $100 billion in goods from the country, Bloomberg cited&nbsp;Gerard DiPippo data.
Washington and Beijing have imposed levies over 100% on most of their bilateral commercial flows.
The Port of Los Angeles&nbsp;expects&nbsp;13 ships from Chinese ports to anchor this week, and over 120,000 containers from all origins will be overloaded this week, just below the level in the prior seven days.
Air freight also benefited,&nbsp;as U.S. shoppers stockpiled Temu and Shein products before the U.S. government&nbsp;ended an exemption.
However, it&#8217;s not all good for China, as Bloomberg cited Caixin Global as stating that the volume of cargo carried on the China-Europe train links&nbsp;declined by 10% in the first quarter.
Reportedly, China&#8217;s Xi Jinping could propose a plum deal to Europe as it proposed to tap the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44892820/xi-jinping-could-woo-europe-with-a-potential-china-deal-to-undercut-trumps-tariff-strategy-expert-warns" rel="noreferrer noopener">strained US-EU relations</a>.
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Why Are US-Listed Chinese Stocks Trading Higher On Tuesday?

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Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading higher after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly said he expects de-escalation with China.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>29.4K</td>
</tr>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>28.8K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
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<td>EAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CPNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>390</td>
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<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$323.2K</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>97</td>
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<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>51</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
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<td>LOW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>489</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
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<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$4450.00</td>
<td>$510.4K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 498 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $99.0 per contract. There were 17900 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 633 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 623 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $58.0 per contract. There were 28831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $237.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $1370.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10541 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $263.0 per contract. There were 6080 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3225 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 58 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 6703 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 213 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 24 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 390 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $323.2K, with a price of $8080.0 per contract. There were 34 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 97 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 17 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $1760.0 per contract. There were 51 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.6K, with a price of $2330.0 per contract. There were 489 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 241 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $4450.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $510.4K, with a price of $63890.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) has announced it will delay the launch of its Firefly EV in Europe to Q3, after it claimed to launch the product in the first half of 2025.
What Happened: The Chinese EV manufacturer cited constraints related to expanding its sales and services network within the region, which is proving to be more challenging than initially predicted, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Company CEO William Li spoke to reporters at an event in Shanghai ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show, sharing that the company plans to announce deals with European partners at the event and plans to seek additional local partners to aid in Nio's operations in Europe.
The report suggests the company is also developing a right-hand drive version of the Firefly with planned expansions into markets like SEA and the United Kingdom. The company also plans to begin operations in Singapore.
Why It Matters: News of the delay comes in as the company recently shared its Q1 2025 results, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44452057/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-warns-of-disappointing-q1-results-deliveries-revenue-set-to-miss-estimates">missed market estimates </a>by some distance. The company delivered close to 43,000 vehicles by March 31. Nio's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44582215/chinas-xpeng-clocks-record-q1-ev-sales-deliveries-surge-3-6x">cumulative deliveries </a>reached 713,625.
Elsewhere, Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) held talks with Nio to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/04/44668137/nio-power-in-deal-talks-with-tesla-battery-supplier-catl">acquire a controlling stake</a> in the company's energy unit with a $343 million investment.
CATL also revealed the second generation of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44894382/tesla-battery-supplier-catl-unveils-new-fast-charging-battery-with-323-mile-range-in-five-minutes">Shenxing fast-charging battery</a>, which can provide a 323-mile range on a 5-minute charge.
Price Action: NIO is currently trading on the NYSE at $3.60, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>40.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$124.6K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$174.0K</td>
<td>26.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$65.0K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NCLH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>208</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>159</td>
<td>188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on April 25, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $1295.0 per contract. There were 6425 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40382 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 2352 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $124.6K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 15167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 634 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.0K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 26827 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 88 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.0K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 4354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1171 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NCLH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 634 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.7K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 1263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 333 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $1430.0 per contract. There were 1671 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 208 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.4K, with a price of $318.0 per contract. There were 159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GPC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 116 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 42 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 242 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.5K, with a price of $2330.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 151 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 17 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $1520.0 per contract. There were 1639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) announced it will introduce a next-generation LiDAR system for Level 3 autonomous driving.
What Happened: According to Reuters, Hesai Group CEO David Li shared on Monday that the company will launch its updated LiDAR system in 2026.
Li says the new system will provide autonomous driving cars with &#8220;double&#8221; the detection distance of its current best-selling model, the AT128.
No further details or technical specifications were shared following the announcement. Hesai&#8217;s customers include several EV companies like Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), as well as Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>) and Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>).
Why It Matters: The news comes in as development of autonomous driving is picking up speed, with companies like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Waymo among the biggest players in the segment.
Tesla had recently shared the development of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44787364/tesla-deploys-unsupervised-fsd-at-giga-texas-to-move-cars-from-factory-to-lot">autonomous driving technology</a> via a post on the social media platform X, showcasing a Model 3 and a Cybertuck utilizing Full-Self Driving (FSD.)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44834045/tesla-touts-fsd-capabilities-elon-says-predicts-cars-will-soon-drive-itself-right-to-your-house">made a prediction</a> that a Tesla vehicle would be able to drive to people's houses by itself, &#8216;this year,' in a post on X. However, it&#8217;s worth noting that Musk's company still utilizes a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44529187/elon-musk-says-tesla-doesnt-need-lidar-because-people-dont-shoot-lasers-out-of-their-eyes-yet-his-ev-company-quietly-spent-over-2-million-on-the-technology-in-2024-as-china-takes-global-lead">camera-based system</a> for its FSD, unlike Waymo, which opts for a LiDAR system instead.
Price Action: HSAI stock has declined more than 32.11% year-to-date, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading lower following a report suggesting that US Treasury Secretary Bessent wants to pressure trading partners to limit China's involvement in their respective economies. Hongkong Post plans to suspend postal services for parcels containing goods to the US.

U.S.-listed Chinese companies Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) are trading lower Wednesday.
President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s administration <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44831287/trump-administration-imposes-up-to-245-tariff-on-chinese-imports-amid-intensifying-trade-battle" rel="noreferrer noopener">revealed on Tuesday</a> a fact sheet citing tariffs on certain Chinese imports as high as 245%, citing its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-ensures-national-security-and-economic-resilience-through-section-232-actions-on-processed-critical-minerals-and-derivative-products/" rel="noreferrer noopener">retaliatory actions</a>.
China&#8217;s&nbsp;gross domestic product&nbsp;grew 5.4% in the first quarter, topping the analyst estimate of 5.2% backed by consumer subsidies and aggressive export shipments to beat tariffs, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/china-s-economic-growth-beats-forecasts-ahead-of-tariff-impact?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
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Both production and consumption indicated unexpected momentum in March before the tariffs kicked in. However, an intensifying trade war dims its outlook and fuels calls for stimulus.
Michelle Lam of Societe Generale SA highlighted the urgency of stimulus to Bloomberg, citing high-frequency data showing tariff impact on U.S.-bound shipments. National Bureau of Statistics data indicated front-loaded shipments partly supported the economy before tariffs surged in April.
Without more stimulus, China could struggle to meet its growth target of ~5% in 2025. Exports will likely contract after contributing to a third of growth in 2024, while business and consumer sentiment will likely suffer the trade war consequences.
Economists at international banks, including UBS Group and Goldman Sachs, slashed their forecasts for China&#8217;s 2025 growth to ~4% or lower. The tariffs will prompt companies to raise the prices of their products to maintain their margins.
However, Chinese companies bank on their lower-priced offerings, and therefore, raising the prices could affect their demand.
The tariff war began with Trump imposing a 20% tariff on China after he took office, a 34% levy on April 2, and an additional 50% duty in response to China&#8217;s retaliatory threats, heightening the initial tariffs to 104%.
China retaliated by increasing its tariffs by 84%. Trump later hiked the 104% to 125%. Last Friday, China, too, raised its levies on U.S. imports to 125%, while U.S. tariffs on China stood at 145%.
Bush Chu of&nbsp;Aberdeen Investments and TD Cowen&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jaret Seiberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44761071/are-chinese-tech-stocks-at-a-serious-risk-amid-escalating-trade-war-delisting-is-moving-up-in-the-list-of-retaliatory-options-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">highlighted concerns about</a> potential delisting as retaliatory actions from the U.S. led to a selloff&nbsp;of heavily foreign-owned Chinese tech&nbsp;stocks.
Chinese e-commerce firms have been the worst impacted by the U.S. raising tariffs on small parcels.
China ETFs traded in the&nbsp;U.S. iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>) are trading lower on Wednesday.
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Rho Motion reported today a <a href="https://rhomotion.com/news/global-ev-sales-up-29-in-2025-from-previous-year/">substantial rise in global electric vehicle (EV) sales </a>for March 2025, underscoring continued momentum in the shift toward EVs.
The industry research firm recorded a 29% year-over-year increase in March 2025 EV sales and a 40% gain over February 2025.
According to Rho, 1.7 million EVs were sold globally last month, contributing to 4.1 million units moved in the first quarter.
China led global EV sales in the first quarter of 2025, delivering 2.4 million units, a 36% jump compared to the same timeframe in 2024.
Nearly one million of those were sold in March, coming close to the all-time high reached in August 2024. Although trade friction with the U.S. persists, the effect on Chinese EV exports has been minimal, given the relatively low shipment volume between the two countries. This also includes the Model S and Model X from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which are exported from the U.S. to China, in low volumes, but due to the current tariffs, the price would almost double for these Tesla vehicles, said the press release.
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Europe posted solid growth in EV sales so far this year, with overall deliveries up 22% year-to-date. Battery EV (BEVs) climbed 27%, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rose by 10%.
In contrast, France experienced an 18% decline in EV purchases YTD, after scaling back state incentives.
The U.K. stood out, recording a 42% increase in BEV sales and surpassing 100,000 total EV units sold in March, its highest monthly total ever.
EV sales across North America, which includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico rose 16% in the first quarter of 2025.
However, recent policy changes could shift market dynamics. In March, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports worldwide, a move likely to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">drive up prices for both EVs and traditional gas-powered cars</a>. 
While automakers under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) can mitigate some of the impact by verifying U.S. content, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44522387/japanese-automakers-face-29-billion-tariff-hit-nissan-mazda-subaru-most-at-risk-says-analyst">companies with operations in Japan, Korea, and Mexico</a> are expected to bear the brunt, along with American manufacturers that build vehicles overseas.
Last year, around 60% of EVs sold in the U.S. were assembled domestically. Nevertheless, a notable portion still comes from international factories, many of which now face steeper trade hurdles.
The factors are poised to alter the pricing structure and competitive landscape of the U.S. automotive market moving forward.
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Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s ambitious market cap projections, drawing parallels to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759007/did-elon-musk-just-lower-doges-1-trillion-savings-target-to-150-billion-in-a-second-revision-since-jan">previous claims about cost-cutting initiatives</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;He also thought DOGE would save $1-2 trillion, too,&#8221; Chanos wrote Monday on X, responding to Musk&#8217;s repeated forecast that Tesla could reach a $25 trillion market valuation through its humanoid robot program.
During Tesla&#8217;s annual shareholder meeting in June, Musk said that the Optimus humanoid robot could eventually become &#8220;more valuable than everything else combined&#8221; at the company. He projected a future with &#8220;at least one humanoid robot for every person,&#8221; potentially creating a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti">market of 10 billion robots worldwide</a>.
&#8220;While autonomous vehicles are a $5-$7 trillion market cap situation, Optimus is a $25 trillion market cap situation,&#8221; said Musk, who admitted to being &#8220;pathologically optimistic.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Musk&#8217;s Optimus claims reappear amid scaled-back projections for his Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Initially pledging $2 trillion in federal budget savings during President Donald Trump&#8216;s campaign, Musk later revised the target to $1 trillion, before announcing just $150 billion in projected savings for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759007/did-elon-musk-just-lower-doges-1-trillion-savings-target-to-150-billion-in-a-second-revision-since-jan">fiscal year 2026 at a recent cabinet meeting</a>.
Bank of America Securities recently criticized DOGE&#8217;s reported savings as &#8220;overstated,&#8221; noting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44759007/did-elon-musk-just-lower-doges-1-trillion-savings-target-to-150-billion-in-a-second-revision-since-jan">misinterpretations of government contract structures</a>.
In June, Musk claimed that the company expects to begin limited production following hardware revisions in late 2024 or early 2025, with potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti">external sales by late 2025</a>.
Musk projects Optimus humanoid robot&#8217;s pricing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39327644/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-eyes-25-trillion-market-cap-with-optimus-bot-admits-to-being-pathologically-opti">between $10,000-$20,000 per unit</a> when high-volume production is achieved, significantly below Tesla&#8217;s most affordable vehicle, the Model 3 sedan.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that although Tesla has a short- to long-term negative price trend, it outperforms Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) in terms of momentum. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for more insights</a>.
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Jim Chanos Shrugs Off Elon Musk's $25 Trillion Optimus Projection, Short Seller Quips, 'He Thought DOGE Would Save $1-2 Trillion'

Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares traded higher on Monday after President Donald Trump and his administration announced that electronics are exempt from the 145% reciprocal tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44787080/goldman-sachs-cheers-china-tariff-exemptions-lifts-earnings-forecasts-for-apple-dell-hp">on Chinese goods.</a>
The Details: According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/business/tech-stocks-jump-after-trump-pauses-tariffs-on-electronics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">New York Post</a>, the announcement exempts electronics like smartphones, laptops and semiconductors. Following the news, Nio, along with other U.S.-listed Chinese stocks, rose as the exemption helped alleviate investor concerns about rising costs and weakened demand.
Other U.S.-listed Chinese tech stocks that moved higher include PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>).
While Nio is primarily an electric vehicle manufacturer, it recently expanded into consumer electronics with the launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39377149/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-unveils-plans-for-nio-in-2024-anticipates-launch-of-second-generation-n">its own smartphone</a>, which may benefit more directly from the exemption, as smartphones are specifically excluded from the tariffs.
American technology companies such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) also saw a boost, as both rely heavily on components and manufacturing ties to China that could have been impacted by the tariffs.
The tariff relief may be temporary. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said new measures targeting semiconductors and other tech components are expected in the coming months.
Trump also emphasized in a Truth Social<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114332337028519855"> post</a> that, "NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook' on tariffs," adding that even if certain products are exempt under one policy, "they'll be covered under another.&#8221;
NIO Price Action: NIO stock closed 2.56% higher at $3.61, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of Chinese stocks are trading higher after the Trump administration excluded a range of technology products, including consumer electronics from the 145% reciprocal tariffs bucket. Additionally, Chinese exports grew in March.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday after President Donald Trump and his administration announced consumer electronics are exempt from the 145% reciprocal tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/04/44794083/7-chipmaker-stocks-set-to-gain-as-trump-delays-tariff-blow-on-key-china-tech-imports-bank-of-america">on Chinese goods.</a>
What To Know: According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/14/business/tech-stocks-jump-after-trump-pauses-tariffs-on-electronics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">New York Post</a>, the exemption covers smartphones, laptops and chips, which led to gains in the company&#8217;s stock and other U.S.-listed Chinese stocks such as PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) and NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
The new exemption allows these companies to maintain competitive pricing and avoid price increases. Furthermore, it eases investor concerns over disrupted supply chains and reduced consumer demand due to higher pricing, both of which could have negatively impacted revenue.
The news also lifted American technology stocks like Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Dell Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>). Many of these companies rely on components from China in order to manufacture their goods.
The relief from tariffs for electronics is likely temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned Sunday that the Trump administration is preparing new tariffs aimed at semiconductors and other tech components.
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BABA Price Action: At the time of writing, Alibaba shares are trading 6.49% higher at $114.72, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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