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Republican lawmakers criticize Ford business ties to China

By Thomson Reuters Sep 9, 2026 | 11:57 AM

WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Republicans in Congress on Wednesday ​joined criticism ‌of Ford Motor over its business ties to Chinese firms ‌after ​Transportation ⁠Secretary Sean Duffy ⁠sharply criticized the No. 2 U.S. automaker.

Republican Senator Rick ​Scott praised Duffy for “sounding ⁠the alarm ⁠about Ford’s risky ​ties to (Chinese Communist ​Party) companies.” The House ‌Select Committee on China posted on X comments ⁠from the company and media reports about ⁠Ford’s ‌business dealings with ⁠Chinese firms ​under ‌the title: “This is ​what ⁠Ford says vs. what it does.”

(Reporting by David Shepardson, Editing by Franklin ​Paul)