Ford executive believes Trump and Musk want to 'strengthen' the American auto industry

Bill Ford, president of Ford Motor (who unsuccessfully gambled on electric cars), said Elon Musk’s relationship with Donald Trump will not harm traditional car manufacturers and that the elected president has a better knowledge of the automotive sector than during his first term. “This time he understands the importance of our industry,” Ford said in an interview Thursday in Detroit. The great-grandson of the company’s founder, Henry Ford, said …

Ford CEO 'optimistic' auto industry can get Trump's ear on tariffs

DETROIT, MICH.— Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley said he’s optimistic the auto industry will find a way to navigate through U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats to find a solution that avoids inflicting significant damage on the highly integrated North American industry.

Ford executive believes Trump and Musk want to 'strengthen' the American auto industry

President-elect Trump may still have some time before entering the Oval Office, but he and his team are already making an impact on business leaders. Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford, whose great-grandfather Henry Ford founded the iconic American auto giant, believes Trump and Elon Musk are looking to help the industry."[Trump is] very tuned into the importance of a strong American industry. He wants to not only keep it strong, but actually str…

Ford Chair Shrugs Off Trump’s Musk Ties After Lengthy Call

Ford Motor Co. Chair Bill Ford said Elon Musk’s relationship with Donald Trump won’t hurt legacy carmakers and that the president-elect has a better grasp of the auto sector than during his first term.“This time he understands the importance of our industry,” Ford said in an interview Thursday in Detroit. The great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford said Trump called him last week to discuss the car sector, tariffs and the importance of a he…

Ford confident in future with new Trump admin, Bill Ford says

Ford Motor Executive Chair Bill Ford expressed optimism about the automaker’s relationship with the incoming Trump administration following a lengthy phone call with President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show kickoff event on Thursday, Ford assured reporters that the automaker would “have a seat at the table” as policy discussions unfold, particularly regarding tariffs and electric vehicle (EV) incentives. Additionally,…

Financial News Network - Ford executive believes Trump and Musk want to 'strengthen' the American auto industry

Ford Motor Company Chairman Bill Ford, great-grandson of Henry Ford, is hopeful President-elect Trump and Elon Musk will help the American auto industry.Read More …