US Officials Warn Ford Over Ties With Chinese Automakers
American officials have raised concerns about Ford's partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely and BYD, citing security risks, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
US officials have criticized Ford Motor Company's business partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD, according to a report by Al Jazeera published on September 8, 2026.
The officials reportedly cited security risks associated with the ties between the American automaker and the Chinese companies, which are involved in areas including electric vehicle battery production and manufacturing.
CATL is a major producer of electric vehicle batteries, while Geely and BYD are prominent Chinese automakers. The nature of Ford's specific arrangements with each company was not detailed in the available report.
The warning comes amid broader tensions between the United States and China, with US officials increasingly scrutinizing corporate relationships between American companies and Chinese firms over concerns related to national security and supply chain dependencies.
Al Jazeera's report did not specify which US government officials or agencies issued the criticism, nor did it detail what actions, if any, might follow the warning.
Ford has not yet publicly responded to the reported criticism, according to available information.
Sources
- US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions — Al Jazeera — All
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