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Why Ford’s China Partnerships Have Washington Worried

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Trump administration officials are challenging Ford’s ties with Chinese companies.Ford says its Michigan battery operation is American-owned and employs US workers.The dispute highlights the auto industry’s growing dependence on Chinese EV technology.Ford is building electric vehicle batteries in Michigan, employing American workers and investing in domestic manufacturing.Yet the technology behind those batteries has become the latest source of …

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The managing director of Stellantis, Antonio Filosa, wants to preserve the agreements with Leapmotor and Dongfeng out of the American market. But the arm of iron between Ford and Washington on CATL and Geely shows that the border is no longer limited to the place of assembly: technological license, software and European cooperation can also be challenged.

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U.S. parliamentarians are worried about the automotive group's relationship with CATL, Geely or BYD, but the manufacturer has received Donald Trump's support.

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The clash between Trump and Ford administration on CATL technology and links with China rekindles the debate on industrial security and electricity costs

Key takeaways The Trump administration expressed strong disapproval of Ford Motor Company due to alleged ties to Chinese manufacturing and technology. In a formal letter to CEO Jim Farley, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy pointed out the company's relationship with battery manufacturer CATL. Duffy also expressed concern regarding Ford’s activities […]

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indiaweekly.biz broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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