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The Center for Economic Accountability named Michigan's subsidies for a Ford-CATL battery plant as its worst economic development deal of the year.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 27, 2026
Over the past twenty years, India’s approach toward China has shifted from viewing its neighbor as a possible partner to seeing it as an obstacle to Indian goals.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026
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By T. J. Graves | Feb 24, 2026
Michigan State Representative Luke Meerman announced new legislation aimed at banning sales of vehicles from foreign entities deemed concerning for national security reasons.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 23, 2026
Michael Cunningham has joined the Stimson Center as a Senior Fellow in the China Program, according to an announcement from the organization.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 19, 2026
David Hart of the Council on Foreign Relations warns that China's control over electric vehicle supply chains poses significant economic and security risks for the United States.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 17, 2026
The Michigan-China Economic and Security Review Group announced that Ford's partnerships with Chinese entities have resulted in financial losses and raised national security concerns.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 16, 2026
The World Economic Forum reports that escalating US-China tensions could disrupt Ford's partnership with leading Chinese battery maker CATL due to national security concerns. Lawmakers are questioning subsidies for related projects as reliance on Chinese suppliers exposes vulnerabilities in US electric vehicle supply chains.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 13, 2026
On January 3, the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas to Brooklyn.
By Federal Newswire | Feb 12, 2026
Leland Miller, co-founder and CEO of China Beige Book, argues that much of what the world thinks it knows about China’s economic trajectory is wrong, and he says understanding Beijing’s priorities requires ignoring official talk...
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
William Evanina, former head of U.S. counterintelligence, said Ford Motor Company's dealings with Chinese firms like CATL present risks of foreign influence and require closer scrutiny. His comments follow mounting concerns over security vulnerabilities linked to Ford's battery plant partnerships in Michigan. State officials and federal agencies have highlighted potential national security implications tied to these collaborations.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 10, 2026
Ford is reportedly in advanced talks with China's Geely over sharing European manufacturing capacity and collaborating on automotive technology. The potential deal could help Geely avoid EU tariffs while raising questions about U.S.-China industry ties. Lawmakers continue to scrutinize related partnerships involving Chinese battery suppliers.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 5, 2026
Pastor Gene Robinson criticized the Ford Foundation for its financial support to activist networks opposing former President Trump’s policies favoring U.S. auto manufacturing.
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 5, 2026
A new bipartisan bill seeks to enhance U.S. security by empowering a federal council to detect and remove foreign-made hardware from government systems amid concerns about dependency on overseas expertise
By T. P. Broyles | Feb 5, 2026
The House Select Committee on the CCP emphasizes prioritizing national security over profits for American companies engaged with Chinese firms involved in sensitive technology projects.
By R. C. Jamison | Feb 4, 2026
Rep. John Moolenaar has raised concerns regarding Ford's use of Chinese-licensed technology at its Michigan facilities due to potential violations of federal rules.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 4, 2026
Ford Motor Company is reportedly considering a partnership with China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group to share manufacturing capacity at its Valencia plant as part of an EV strategy overhaul.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 3, 2026
Ford is set to incorporate Chinese company CATL's technology into its Kentucky plant for producing energy storage batteries.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
Ford is reportedly in early talks with China's Xiaomi for a joint venture to produce electric vehicles in the United States.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
Ford Motor Company announces Ford Energy's creation focusing on battery energy storage utilizing Chinese technology at its Kentucky plant.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 2, 2026
Ford's collaboration with China's CATL for battery production is facing congressional scrutiny due to concerns about reliance on Chinese technology and alleged military links.