Ford's China Conundrum: A Test of America's Manufacturing Resolve The spat between US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Ford over its business ties to China has all the makings of a high stakes diplomatic showdown, complete with veiled threats and pointed finger pointing.
As the Trump administration prepares for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24, pressure is mounting on iconic American companies like Ford to choose between their global ambitions and national security concerns.
The core issue at play here is not just about trade or tariffs but America's industrial identity.