US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions

The US Department of Transportation sent a letter to Ford expressing concerns about its partnerships with Chinese firms, including CATL, Geely, and BYD. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted that these collaborations pose risks to national security and American supply chain independence. Duffy also criticized Ford's plan to move Lincoln Nautilus production to the US by 2030, deeming it insufficient given the ongoing reliance on Chinese manufacturing.