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Ford's CEO urges caution on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late'
Farley said Chinese automakers could undercut U.S. jobs and industry because subsidies let them sell cars much cheaper, while Ford keeps partnering on batteries.
- On Tuesday, Ford CEO Jim Farley urged caution regarding Chinese automakers entering the US market, citing Europe as a cautionary example where Chinese imports have rapidly captured market share.
- China is projected to export around 12 million cars this year, up from around 3 million in 2022, while the US maintains a software ban and tariffs exceeding 100% to block Chinese vehicles.
- Farley stated Ford will partner with Chinese companies when capital-efficient while noting, "We're also going to compete with them directly," collaborating with CATL in Michigan and Geely for European markets.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently expressed concern that Ford's relationships with Chinese firms left the Michigan automaker "intertwining its future with Chinese state-backed enterprises," prompting scrutiny of these deals.
- Auto executives worry current US protections will not hold long-term, leading lobbyists to press lawmakers for a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles to prevent market shifts seen in Europe.
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Times of IndiaFord CEO Jim Farley strikes cautious note on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late'
Ford's CEO Jim Farley urged careful consideration of how Chinese automakers enter the US market and warned against potential negative impacts. He cited Europe's experience as a cautionary example, indicating that it's already problematic there. Although Ford seeks partnerships with some Chinese companies for capital efficiency, it also plans to compete against them directly.
·Mumbai, India
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