Trump Administration Condemns Ford Over Alleged Chinese Ties

Trump administration criticizes Ford for ties to China, citing concerns over joint ventures and battery partnerships.

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has raised serious concerns about Ford’s connections to Chinese companies, including a battery manufacturer, in a letter to the automaker’s CEO.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed “profound concern” over Ford’s alleged collaboration with Chinese firms, particularly CATL, and its potential role in enabling joint ventures between U.S. and Chinese entities. The letter also referenced Ford’s involvement in the Detroit Auto Show, which the administration claimed suggested an effort to foster such partnerships.

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Ford responded by calling the letter inaccurate, asserting that it is “the most American automaker” and emphasizing that its Michigan battery plant, which employs 1,700 people, is fully owned and operated by the company. The automaker denied any intent to facilitate Chinese joint ventures and criticized the administration for not engaging directly before making public statements.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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