Trump administration blasts Ford business deals with Chinese firms
08/09/2026 20:00
Trump administration blasts Ford business deals with Chinese firms WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday blasted Ford Motor's F.N business partnerships with Chinese companies, saying it poses deep national security concerns.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley sent on Tuesday said the automaker's dealings with Chinese battery maker CATL 300750.SZ and Chinese automakers Geely 0175.HK and BYD 002594.SZ raised "profound concern."
(Reporting by David Shepardson)
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