Ford vs Trump Over China Ties | Austin News

Ford’s U.S. operations are under fire from the Trump administration, which accuses the automaker of cozying up to Chinese state-backed firms like CATL, Geely, and BYD — particularly over Ford’s use of CATL battery tech in its Michigan plant. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s letter warns of national security risks, but Ford fires back, calling the move a political stunt and stressing that it owns the plant, runs it locally, and employs American workers — all while maintaining that its partnership with CATL is purely technical, not a foreign takeover. The showdown underscores the growing friction between global supply chains and America’s push for domestic control in critical industries. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23b8c74b3b180776