Ford blasts White House criticism of China tech partners, calls Duffy letter 'wrongheaded'
Ford Motor Company has pushed back against criticism from the White House regarding its use of Chinese technology partners in its manufacturing supply chain. The company labeled the Transportation Secretary's concerns as 'wrongheaded' and defended its strategic business decisions.
Why it matters
This conflict highlights the growing friction between corporate global supply chain strategies and U.S. government efforts to limit reliance on Chinese technology.
Ford blasts White House criticism of China tech partners, calls Duffy letter 'wrongheaded' Pras Subramanian · Senior Reporter Wed, September 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM EDT 3 min read F -3.93% 0175.HK -3.07% 002594.SZ -1.92% Trade F on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosure The above button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase pays us for certain activity generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational.
Ford ( F ) stock was volatile a day after the White House questioned its strategy of using Chinese partners. Ford responded forcefully after the bell, hinting at possible behind-the-scenes drama.
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