The addition of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) to a Chinese military-linked entities list has thrust Tesla’s reliance on the Chinese battery giant into the spotlight. While the designation currently imposes no direct sanctions,

Ford has a licensing agreement to manufacture electric vehicle batteries with technology from a Chinese company that's under scrutiny at the Pentagon.

The Pentagon recently added Tesla’s battery suppliers, Contemporary Amperex Technology, and Tencent to its list of companies with ties to the Chinese military. While the designation has minimal direct business impact,