Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has commented on reports that Ford Motor Company is considering a partnership with Chinese automaker BYD.
Moolenaar stated, "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."
Recent concerns have been raised by U.S. officials regarding the risks of collaborating with companies from countries considered adversaries, especially in critical industries such as automotive manufacturing and battery technology.
