Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for the US
Jim Farley's comments came days after a high-profile visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet President Donald Trump.
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Ford CEO Jim Farley said it is "too late" for European automakers to fend off competition from Chinese car manufacturers, though he argued the United States still has time to respond, according to CNBC.
Farley's remarks came on the heels of a high-profile visit last week by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who met with US President Donald Trump, underscoring the broader economic and diplomatic backdrop against which the comments were made.
The Ford chief's warning reflects growing concern within the US and European auto industries over the rapid expansion of Chinese electric vehicle makers, which have gained market share globally in recent years through aggressive pricing and technology investment.
Farley did not detail specific policy measures he believes the US should adopt, but his comments suggest continued industry pressure on Washington to protect domestic manufacturers from Chinese competition.
European automakers have faced mounting scrutiny over their ability to compete with Chinese rivals, with some manufacturers already reporting declining sales in markets where Chinese brands have expanded aggressively.
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- Ford CEO says it's 'too late' for Europe to fend off Chinese automakers, but not for U.S. — CNBC — Top News
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