Ford, US transportation chief spar over company’s China deals
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized Ford Motor Company for its reliance on Chinese technology, citing its use of CATL technology and other collaborations. Ford dismissed the criticism as containing factual errors and defended its operations, noting that its agreement with CATL is a limited technology-licensing deal. Ford also pointed to recent praise from other Trump administration officials for its investments in Michigan.
Why it matters: This dispute highlights tensions in US-China economic relations and the theme of supply-chain independence in the context of national security policies.