The Trump administration says it has “profound concern” about Ford Motor’s business links with Chinese companies, urging the automaker to cut or reduce ties. In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy questions Ford’s strategic direction and highlights potential national security risks.
Duffy’s letter, reported by multiple outlets, focuses in particular on Ford’s relationships involving Chinese firms. The concerns center on Ford’s dealings with companies including CATL, as well as Chinese automakers Geely and BYD, and on the extent of Ford’s reliance on licensed technology. The reporting characterizes the administration’s stance as a national security issue tied to technology access and supply-chain relationships. Both sources describe the administration’s criticism as part of a broader effort to scrutinize cross-border partnerships.
