Tesla's U.S.factories stopped: Problems with equipment connected to interference from China.

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All four of Tesla's car factories in the United States have stopped working because of a problem with equipment from China. Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, says the Chinese government used secret codes to turn off the machines and robots.

This stopped the factories from working and even put some workers in danger. Musk said the machines are showing error code 0145, which might be a message about the taxes the US put on Chinese goods.

Tesla's factory in China is still working, but American managers are having trouble getting inside. Musk wrote online that this situation is crazy.

Tesla is trying to fix the problem and is asking the Chinese government for help. So far, the Chinese government hasn't responded.

It's unclear how long the factories will be closed or what will happen next. This situation shows how connected the world is and how problems in one place can affect businesses everywhere.

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Why have Tesla's factories in the United States stopped working?

They stopped working because of a problem with equipment from China.

What error code are the machines showing?

The machines are showing error code 0145.

Is Tesla's factory in China still working?

Yes, Tesla's factory in China is still working.

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