Transportation Secretary Duffy warns Ford CEO over China partnerships, citing national security risks
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly warned Ford that deeper reliance on Chinese technology and supply chains raises national and economic security risks, citing CATL battery tech in Michigan, a Geely JV, and talks with BYD. The letter increases regulatory and political headline risk around Ford's China-linked strategy and potential connected-vehicle restrictions, pressuring sentiment; Ford shares fell 4.1%.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Ford Motor Co. that its growing reliance on Chinese technology and manufacturing partnerships poses national security risks and threatens U.S. jobs. In a letter to CEO Jim Farley, Duffy cited Ford’s continued use of CATL-licensed battery technology in Michigan, a joint venture with Geely in Spain, reported talks with BYD on hybrid components, and delayed plans to bring Lincoln models back to U.S. production that he said could extend until 2030. Ford shares fell 4.1%.
