Ford CEO says Europe may be too late to counter Chinese automakers, but U.S. still can
Ford CEO Jim Farley said Europe may already be too late to fend off competition from Chinese automakers, while he believes the United States still has time to respond. His warning followed a high-profile visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping with President Donald Trump the previous week, according to CNBC.
Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that Europe may be too late to fend off Chinese automakers, while saying the United States still has an opportunity to respond. The comments were reported by CNBC in a report published Sept. 30, 2026.
Farley’s warning focused on the competitive challenge posed by Chinese automakers. The available report does not specify which European markets, manufacturers or policies he was referring to, and it does not provide details about the measures he believes could help the United States respond.
The remarks came after a high-profile visit the previous week by Chinese President Xi Jinping with President Donald Trump, according to CNBC. The supplied information does not describe the subjects discussed during that visit or establish a direct connection between the meeting and Farley’s assessment.
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