Ford Warns U.S. Against Unintended Consequences of China EV Tariffs

A letter from Ford CEO Jim Farley to the Department of Transportation, now made public by former Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury, reveals concerns that escalating trade tensions with China could inadvertently harm American EV innovation. Ford cautioned that broadly restricting Chinese EV technology access could limit the growth and affordability of EVs in the U.S. market, rather than solely benefiting domestic manufacturers.