Ford CEO Jim Farley Fires Back at Washington Over China Ties as $28,000 EV Truck Takes Aim at Slate and Beijing Rivals

Ford CEO Jim Farley Fires Back at Washington Over China Ties as $28,000 EV Truck Takes Aim at Slate and Beijing Rivals

Ford CEO Jim Farley rejects U.S. government accusations of over-reliance on Chinese partners, calling them mistruths. As the company readies its $28,350 Fathom electric truck to compete with Slate's $24,950 minimalist pickup, the episode exposes tensions between protectionism and the practical need to adopt superior battery technology.

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