Ford is reportedly considering a partnership with Chinese automaker BYD, according to recent media coverage. This development has prompted a response from Congressman John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
“If reports that Ford is in discussions to potentially partner with a second Chinese battery company were to come true, it would diminish Ford’s status as an iconic American company. China has already shown in recent months that it will weaponize the auto supply chain. This is a serious vulnerability and it would only get worse if Ford enters into a new partnership with BYD. Ford should work with our nation’s allies, not our adversaries,” said Moolenaar.
Concerns about partnerships between U.S. companies and Chinese firms have increased due to China’s growing influence over global supply chains and its role in the automotive sector.
